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 | | Understanding Caracole, The Cavalry Firearms Tactic | | by balisunset, Sep 9, 2008 | | Once wheel lock pistols and carbines made it possible for cavalry to fire while mounted, European troopers, especially Reiters, adopted the tactic of ‘‘caracole.’’ This was first used in battle at Dreux (1562). | | Comments(0) Liked It: 0 |
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 | | A Brief Introduction on Cannons | | by balisunset, Sep 8, 2008 | | The term "cannon" (from the Greek "kanun," and the Latin "canna") meant "tube weapon." It was originally used about any tubular weapon that fired heavy-caliber ordnance, such as stone or cast-iron balls, but using gunpowder as propellant. | | Comments(0) Liked It: 0 |
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 | | Brief History of the Trebuchet | | by Mark Harrington, Sep 4, 2008 | | The trebuchet was an very effective weapon in it's time that drove fear in to the opposing side. It was generally very large and usually had to be built on site where the battle was taking place. | | Comments(0) Liked It: 0 |
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 | | How to Know What Really Happened During Desert Storm | | by AngelBean, Aug 29, 2008 | | I recently interviewed a friend who served in the Army for nine months during Operation Desert Storm as a Chemical Weapons Specialist in the Decontamination Unit. Read on to find out what happened during Desert Storm and how that war started our current war in Iraq. | | Comments(2) Liked It: 0 |
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