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Yes, they used both pistols and rifles. The pistols were flint lock and took some time to reload, also they had something much like a sixshooter. The rifles wich were also flint lock were almost as long as the shooter himself and took a long time to reload this is why many soldiers preferred a crossbow.
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Types of weapons used during the somme?
Bolt action rifles and machine guns
How did Roman soldiers protect themselves from arrows?
Roman soldiers protected themselves from arrows by locking shields with the people next to them (first row of soldiers). Then, the row behind them locked shields and held them over the heads of the first row. The third row back locked shields and held them straight up, forming a nearly impenetrable wall. This formation was called the Tortoise, because of the likeness to a tortoise's shell.
Why did ex-soldiers join the Free Corps?
The Free Corps was a German led army. Many of the people that staffed this army were ex-soldiers who were being held in POW camps. It is believed that the reason these ex-soldiers joined the Free Corps was an act of trying to save their own lives.
What events let to the firing of guns on Fort Sumter?
Lincoln declaring that he would defend all Union-held garrisons. It was effectively a declaration of war.
Were there guns in Medieval Times?
Yes, cannons were used in the Battle of Crecy in northern France in 1346 by the English. This was noted as probably one of the first times cannons were used in Western Europe. How advanced were they at this time?
Was there hand held guns in the 1700?
Yes. Muskets, pistols, rifles and shotguns.
What year was the first hand gun made?
The first "Hand Held" firearms were called HAND GUNS. Therefore, all long guns (muskets, rifles, pistols, etc.) were "Hand Guns." Cannons were called guns. The first known hand held firearms were in ancient China during the Mongol invasions in the 13th century.
When is the earlyest musket?
The earliest "musket" was seen in warfare in the 1500s, as a support weapon for pike regiments. However the earliest form of hand-held firearm was the hand-cannon, created in 13th century China. You're spelling/grammar is absolutely atrocious.
How do you operate a pistol?
A handgun is a firearm designed to be held in one hand when used, with the other hand supporting the shooting hand. This characteristic differentiates handguns as a general class of firearms from their larger counterparts: long guns such as rifles and shotguns (which are held in both hands), mounted weapons such as machine guns and autocannons, and larger weapons such as artillery. Some handgun subtypes include single-shot pistols, revolvers, semi-automatic pistols, pepperboxes, and machine pistols.
When was Hand Held Products created?
Hand Held Products was created in 1999.
What economic system used from about the 1500s to the 1700s that held that a nation-s power was directly related to its wealth?
mercantilism
What are cards held from on top in the right hand are said to be held in a grip called?
a hand
Who invited the first hand-held camera?
who invited the first hand-held camera?
When was the first hand held organizer made?
when was the first hand held organizer made
Where was the held hand blow dryer invented?
where was the hand held blow dryer invented
What is a hand held PC?
A PDA or any computer small enough to be held in one hand (most smart phones now classify as hand held computers).
What was the advantage the Aztecs and Inca's held over the conquistadors?
They had guns.
