Industrial revoloution impact on warfare Flashcards
1
Q
Magazines
A
Several bullets can be loaded at once
2
Q
Mini bullets
A
Invented 1847
Effective 300 metres
3
Q
Conical bullets
A
Long and thin
Fired further
4
Q
Percussion bullets
A
Detonated a percussion cap at the base of the bullet
Easier and could be used in damp weather
5
Q
Breech-loading
A
Pushing bullets into the bottom of the barrel through the side of the rifle.
Used in rifles like Martini-Henry
6
Q
What powder was introduced to allow artillery to fire without smoke?
A
Smokeless powder
7
Q
What factor where weapons mass produced?
A
Royal Arsenal at Woolwich, Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield
8
Q
Maxim guns
A
Lighter and water cooled machine guns
Fed bullets by belt
9
Q
Why were standardised parts being manufactured?
A
Weapons were easy to relplace and keep functioning
