Warfare Flashcards
What was no longer a cause of war in the 19th century?
Religion
Which country was England at war with for most of the 18th century?
France
Name a medieval weapon.
Sword, longbow, crossbow, pike
What did medieval soldiers wear to protect themselves?
Chain mail and later plate armour
Name a tactic used at the Battle of Hastings.
Shield wall, archers, cavalry, fake retreat
What was the main tactic used by the English during the battle against the Spanish Armada?
Gunships
What infantry weapons were used in the 17th century?
Musket or pike
How did the design of muskets improve from the 17th to the 18th century?
Muskets became more accurate and could pierce plate armour
What was added to muskets to make them more effective in hand-to-hand combat?
A bayonet
What significant advancement in weaponry was developed during the Crimean War?
Rifles with better accuracy and range
What type of breastplate was worn in the 17th century?
Armoured breastplates
What was introduced in the 18th and 19th centuries as new uniform
Brightly coloured uniforms
What combat methods were used in 19th century battles?
- Infantry and artillery firing
- Hand to hand combat with bayonets
- Cavalry fighting with swords and pistols
Why did armies rely on civilians for food and shelter
Armies did not carry sufficient food supplies
