Topic: Why was small arms fire so ineffective in the 19th century?

bulldogg · July 17th, 2009

Pretty sure it was the Sharps.

War is a fertile field for innovation, always has been, always will. Smokeless powder was a result of what they learned on the battlefields of 19th century wars. Submarines, radar, paramedics, pennicilin, gas masks, latex condoms... the list is incredible. It would make a good thread... "What War-time Innovation has gifted the world".

July 17th, 2009
bulldogg Milforum's Bouncer Gear	Pretty sure it was the Sharps. War is a fertile field for innovation, always has been, always will. Smokeless powder was a result of what they learned on the battlefields of 19th century wars. Submarines, radar, paramedics, pennicilin, gas masks, latex condoms... the list is incredible. It would make a good thread... "What War-time Innovation has gifted the world". __________________ "The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in defense. The sword is more important than the shield and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental." - John Steinbeck