Early similarity arrows found in sibudu cave in South Africa, saying that this type of weapon was distributed to more 60,000 years ago. Bow and arrow made a sort of revolution in the methods of battle, as it allows to carry out attacks from the more distant distances, thereby putting forward a lower risk. Although medieval armies often bow replaced with crossbow, because in order to learn how to skillfully handle a crossbow The soldiers demanded much less time, and he was more potent than onions. After a thousand years after the beginning of the use of these weapons, it is ultimately still out of date due to the advent of firearms. Horses do not just horses ever changing face of world history. Strong backs of horses helped carry the medieval knights in heavy armor, and their quick feet helped Alexander the Great to conquer much of the world, and the Mongols built the largest empire in the history of mankind. The extraordinary ability of their cavalry led to a long spear, such as eg the Macedonian Saris. Sailboats In mythology, it is the thousands of ships began to fight the Greeks against Troy. In addition, "is brought" soldiers long distances to places of war, battles and catastrophes, the sea has played a key role in the course of world events such as the Battle of Salamis, in which the Greeks defeated the much larger than their largest Persian fleet, and during Mongolian invasion failed two fleets in Japan. Sailboats saw a fierce struggle between the emerging empires, as well as daily attacks of pirates. The history of naval warfare continues today, but in the face of ships and submarines. Armor The Battle of Thermopylae, heavy armor greatly helped Greek phalanx in the battle, which lasted three days, against the lightly armed Persian infantry. The evolution of war has led to the fact that between the armor and weapons has always been a tacit struggle, resulting in full armor steel steel. Currently, personal armor can help stop a bullet, and future developments in nanotechnology could lead to the emergence of armor that will absorb the energy of the shock waves. The professionals in their field for thousands of years, the emergence of city - states, and then empires, has generated a huge number of soldiers who constantly worked for many years, enabling them to develop their system of maneuvers and attacks. Also, there was the evolution of tactics, strategy, structure, leadership, and organizational issues. The citizens of Sparta prepared for wars since childhood, so they have become one of the most feared soldiers of the ancient world. This is mainly done in order to keep in check the serfs and slaves.Professional army of imperial Rome is also known for its high level of training and discipline, which helped to expand the empire. Engineers According to mythology, the city of Troy was known for its impenetrable walls, castles, deep moats, strong bridges and other fortifications that protected the settlements and camps in ancient times. But also popular and catapults, tunnels and other means used to overcome all the fortifications. All this became possible thanks to a talented military engineers of the time. The military engineers of the ancient Romans created a lot of roads that have survived to the present day, which is only the Great Wall, built to protect the northern borders of the empire, and which is for many centuries. Currently, military engineers also create and clearing minefields, build and demolish bridges. Gunpowder With the advent of gunpowder rules of war have changed. Guns and explosives have been far more effective than pre-existing weapons. Firearms also showed the failure of armor, existing at that time. Artillery helped Napoleon to conquer most of Europe. There was a huge machine-guns at the time the rate of fire, and they are easily destroyed huge infantry. In ancient times, the Chinese used gunpowder to create "fire arrows" that they used against the Mongol hordes. This is the earliest known reference to the use of gunpowder. Engine Engine changed the face of war, from the earliest days of the locomotives used for the transport of troops, and ending with the emergence of future electric and hybrid engines. It is allowed to create tanks, submarines, aircraft, warships, which dramatically changed the military tactics and strategy. Appeared trucks and armored vehicles used to transport infantry troops, supplies and equipment that significantly increased their mobility. The invention of the aircraft gave a start to the development of airborne forces. Radio appearance of the radio completely changed the approach to war and military action, helping to manage a large number of people and vehicles over long distances. Radio helped soldiers, today it helps satellites and robots to detect the enemy. It is possible to start broadcasting propaganda that supported the spirit of the fighters, radio allowed to eavesdrop on the Nazi military communications. Radio also contributed to the radar, which helped in a very remote distance find opponents, and often radars are credited in helping the British Royal Air Force win victory in the fight against the much larger number of German air force during World War II. Nuclear weapons After been tested the first atomic bomb in the world in 1945, the physicist Robert Oppenheimer said that created a tool that is able to to destroy the whole world. Although nuclear weapons and there are only a half-century, but the fear of nuclear annihilation completely changed the face of war.
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