Early Modern Weapons Flashcards
1
Q
What weapon was introduced early in this time period
A
Musket
2
Q
What was the firing rate of a regular musket
A
1-2 bullets per minute
3
Q
What was the range of a standard musket
A
100m
4
Q
What muskets were further developed
A
Wheel-lock and flintlock
5
Q
How long was a flintlock musket
A
30-60cm
6
Q
When was the wheel-lock musket introduced
A
1540s
7
Q
What was introduced to a musket to make it able to be a melee weapon
A
Bayonet
8
Q
When were bayonets first used
A
1647
9
Q
What were dragoons
A
Mounted infantry armed with muskets. Rode to action, fought on foot
