6 Ancient Weapons That Changed Warfare Forever

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In the age of guns and nuclear bombs, weapons have come a long way in history when wars used to be fought with swords and spears. Just like the atomic bomb, there are some ancient weapons invented that also changed warfare forever, allowing soldiers to have more accuracy or power behind their attacks. Unfortunately, this led to more devastating wars as the technology continued to improve. However, if you are interested in how ancient weapons changed the game of warfare, check out six examples below.

6. Warship

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5. Catapult

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4. Chariot

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3. Polearm

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2. Bow and Arrows

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1. Sword

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