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Why did firearms, starting out as they did, ever become commonplace in warfare?

An overview of Spanish Conquistador weapons - medieval weaponry used in the Spanish conquest of the New World from Conquistador swords to gunpowder weapons.

The Longbow came from humble origins in 12th Century Wales, ended Medieval Combat, and found itself on European battlefields as late as 1940.

The Ashigaru (light feet) were the common-born infantry of feudal Japanese armies.

The mounted caracole was a cavalry formation and battle tactic that was in widespread use through the latter part of the sixteenth century in Europe.

In the high Renaissance in Europe (c.e.1500-1600) Landsknechts, were the highest paid mercenary troops of the time. Their ranks included pikemen, swordemen, and gunners

With clocks, watches, and printed calendars, people could separate work- from playtime, which ensconced recreation as a vital component of modern life.

During the High Middle Ages, new weapons gave the infantryman, who had been overshadowed by mounted noble knights, renewed fighting strength, and thus greater importance.

A quick look at the design and construction of Japanese castles during the Sengoku Jidai.