Instead of using spears and all of that back then, gunpowder gave soldiers the upper hand advantage during wars
The longbow revolutionized warfare by allowing archers to strike from greater distances with rapid fire, enabling armies to disrupt cavalry charges and target enemy formations effectively. Gunpowder further transformed combat by introducing firearms and artillery, which made traditional armor less effective and shifted the focus to fortifications and ranged combat. Together, these innovations diminished the dominance of heavily armored knights and changed military strategies, leading to more mobile and versatile forces. Consequently, they marked the transition from medieval to early modern warfare.
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Gunpowder was invented in the 9th century during the Tang Dynasty in China. It was initially used for medicinal purposes before being adapted for military applications. The knowledge of gunpowder gradually spread to the Middle East and Europe, significantly impacting warfare and technology in subsequent centuries.
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Gunpowder originated in China during the 9th century. It was initially developed by Taoist alchemists searching for an elixir of immortality but later found military applications. The invention spread across Asia and eventually to Europe, significantly impacting warfare and technology.
The invention of the Firearm
An English longbow in medieval warfare could shoot arrows up to 250 yards, or about 229 meters.
It brought about the biggest change to warfare in human history, comparable only to the creation of modern warfare from the First World War.
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Both offered fairly long range and were most effective in volley fire. However a longbow required many years of training and practice to produce a useful archer. Gunpowder muskets and pistols could be used with only minimal training.
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if you mean how do you say longbow in Japanese its "yumi" but the meaning doesn't change.
The English longbow is a powerful medieval type of longbow about 6 ft (1.8 m) long used by the English and Welsh for hunting and as a weapon in medieval warfare.
Gunpowder empires were empires that focused the bulk of their army and military tactics on the use of gunpowder and guns. Most of the warfare that they went into was accomplished from afar.
No because they have advanced technologies!! =)
They were highly valued because the gunpowder and longbow wasn't still invented.