Wars have been changing with time. Advanced technology and humans have played the most important role.
In 400 B.C, catapults were invented by Greeks and were used in ancient and medieval times to hurl stones, spears, and other objects at fortifications.
The crossbow which was invented in China developed into a weapon in medieval Europe. The crossbow allowed soldiers to fire from great distances and avoid close contact with the enemy.
The tank is an armored combat vehicle that is equipped with canon and machine guns that replaced the use of rifles in war. Tanks were first used in the first world war.
Machine guns allowed for rapid continuous fire which eliminates the problem of frequent reloading. The first gun was the Gatling gun used in American civil war.
Combat aircrafts changed the nature of war during world war II. The British Spitfire, American Mustang was the most famous fighter pilots.
Nuclear weapons were developed in 1945 which allowed massive destruction. Atom and hydrogen bombs are examples.
Technology has been contributing factor to this advancement. Today this technology has been becoming more precise and more dangerous. The missiles have been now given more importance.
A lot of weapons have changed the way that battle was fought . Even in the 21st century this continues to be more advanced and lethal
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