Super Weapons....

[5fish]

The first super weapon was the Atlatl, a spear-throwing weapon... There are many variations of this weapon... links

Atlatls & Hafting Elements – Bluff Shelters of the Arkansas Ozarks

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The History and Usage of the Atlatl Spear Thrower - Discovery UK

What is an atlatl? Discover the astonishing story of this prehistoric spear-throwing lever.

www.discoveryuk.com

The video does a good job of it...

 

[5fish]

Greek Fire was another super weapon...

Greek fire - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Greek fire was an incendiary weapon system used by the Byzantine Empire from the seventh to the fourteenth centuries. The recipe for Greek fire was a closely-guarded state secret; historians have variously speculated that it was based on saltpeter, sulfur, or quicklime, but most modern scholars agree that it was based on petroleum mixed with resins, comparable in composition to modern napalm. Byzantine sailors would toss grenades loaded with Greek fire onto enemy ships or spray it from tubes. Its ability to burn on water made it an effective and destructive naval incendiary weapon, and rival powers tried unsuccessfully to copy the material.

Greek Fire

Also known as “Sea Fire,” Greek Fire, as mentioned in literature, was a weapon invented in the 7th century AD by the Byzantine Empire. According to the historian Theophanes, it was invented by the Greek architect Kallinikos, a former resident of Heliopolis who resided in Baalbeck. However, this claim is still very much debated, with some historians believing that Greek Fire was actually discovered in Constantinople by a group of chemists from an Alexandrian school.

This superweapon was some kind of special sticky liquid that was used in land battles during sieges and naval battles. Soldiers would use a firing tube to spray the liquid that would engulf their target in flames. Greek fire was also so potent that it could even burn on water. Once Greek fire set its target ablaze, it was very difficult to extinguish. This potent weapon gave the Byzantines an edge over their enemies in warfare, and was a closely guarded secret of the empire. However, it was also a kind of double-edged weapon: if they used it correctly, the Byzantines managed to turn the tide of many battles with it; but if they weren’t careful, they could also end up burning their own troops with the flames.

The exact Byzantine formula of Greek Fire had been lost long ago along with the fall of the empire, though copies were created by others over the centuries but failed to completely replicate it. According to many historians and experts, the original Greek Fire probably contained ingredients such as crude oil, bitumen, naphtha, resin and sulfur. Its use required great caution and technical skill that only selected soldiers specially trained to handle the liquid were allowed to use them during battles.

In the olden times, there was no limit to the genius and ruthlessness the ancient people infused in their creation of diabolical and destructive weapons of war. These five ancient superweapons we have mentioned along with many others that were not enumerated in this list are still heralded as remarkable tools for warfare which serve as a reminder of their creators’ genius and whose legacies have reverberated even in the 21st century.

 

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[5fish]

Here is the answer to Greek Fire... @jgoodguy , @O' Be Joyful , @TomEvans , @diane , @LJMYERS

- YouTube

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[LJMYERS]

You can be sure if it's WESTINGHOUSE!!!!

 

[5fish]

Sword Staffs | Glaives | Fauchards | 杖刀

Sword-staves and Glaives are taught at Imperial Combat Arts as part of an advanced weapon study. The Glaive is a traditional pole-arm weapon that is essentially a sword blade on a long handle....

imperialcombatarts.com

8 Most Popular Types of Chinese Polearms

Explore the most popular types of Chinese polearms used in warfare, their unique features, and significance throughout history.

swordis.com

 

[5fish]

What we use today...

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[LJMYERS]

So the story goes Thomas Edison visited Chen Village to take movies of the Kung Fu Fighters. They actually made a movie about this maybe about 10 years ago.

 

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- YouTube

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[TomEvans]

Better weapons are what almost got the world blown up, and still can.

 

[LJMYERS]

It does seem the families of Thompson Winchester Remington Savage and Colt are all blood related and were buying steel from Andrew Carnegie. What is interesting about any of this is the Thompsons were related to Amelia Earhart.

 

[5fish]

Here is a cute story... @jgoodguy ,@O' Be Joyful , @diane , @Tom , @LJMYERS

Archers were not used in any significant capacity by the American Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. While Benjamin Franklin proposed using longbows in 1776 due to a severe gunpowder shortage, the proposal was not adopted because training skilled archers took too long and muskets were considered superior.

• Gunpowder Shortage Proposal: In February 1776, Benjamin Franklin advocated for using bows and arrows, arguing they were quiet, accurate, and could be produced without the scarce gunpowder needed for muskets.
• Impracticality: The proposal was not implemented because training a competent longbowman required years, whereas soldiers could learn to use a musket quickly.
• Musket Superiority: Firearms were more effective, and bowmen would have been outmatched by the range and impact of bayonet-equipped infantry.
• Native American Usage: While some Native American allies of the British occasionally used bows when firearms were unavailable, they largely relied on guns as well.
• Limited Evidence: There are no records of organized, functional archer units in the American army.

 

[LJMYERS]

Iran says they have a new missile that will shoot across the strait in a few seconds which is between 20 to 30 miles. That's orbit speed. They are closing the strait today for a few hours for a demonstration.

 

[jgoodguy]

Here is a cute story... @jgoodguy ,@O' Be Joyful , @diane , @Tom , @LJMYERS

Archers were not used in any significant capacity by the American Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. While Benjamin Franklin proposed using longbows in 1776 due to a severe gunpowder shortage, the proposal was not adopted because training skilled archers took too long and muskets were considered superior.

• Gunpowder Shortage Proposal: In February 1776, Benjamin Franklin advocated for using bows and arrows, arguing they were quiet, accurate, and could be produced without the scarce gunpowder needed for muskets.
• Impracticality: The proposal was not implemented because training a competent longbowman required years, whereas soldiers could learn to use a musket quickly.
• Musket Superiority: Firearms were more effective, and bowmen would have been outmatched by the range and impact of bayonet-equipped infantry.
• Native American Usage: While some Native American allies of the British occasionally used bows when firearms were unavailable, they largely relied on guns as well.
• Limited Evidence: There are no records of organized, functional archer units in the American army.

Cross bows were replacing archery before gunpowder weapons replace both. The length of training was a big reason.

 

[LJMYERS]

King Richard the Lionheart of Robin Hood fame was killed by a crossbow. Dan Rooney's son in law Kevin Costner made a good Robin Hood. Hood was an interesting name in Pittsburgh during the Civil War. From the records of Hood College Frederick MD.