when you really look at it..its any weapon that extends the reach of the combatant..nessicating a change in the tactics in the defending party..
the knife
the club
the spear
the throwing stick with spear
the use of very long spears
the bow and arrow
the gun
the cannon
the missile
the guided missile
the ballistic missile
the inter continental ballistic missile
and beyond mans reach? whats next?