Warfare

             From the beginning of time we have all seen things grow and
             evolve to "bigger and better things". Take the t.v. for example. This
             magnificent invention has evolved from being black and white, to high
             definition color, surround sound, and can fit in your pants pocket no
             problem. Other creations in life have evolved as well, especially in
             the art of warfare. Today with the push of a single button entire
             countries are able to be destroyed. The accuracy and efficiency of the
             guns in this era are mind boggling. Deadly weapons are now the size
             of a hand and can be carried nearly everywhere without being
             noticed. This is just a glimpse at today's warfare technology. Back in
             the day, when men were men, they did not have grenades or machine
             guns to mow down their enemy. They had to do it the old fashioned
             way, hand to hand combat. Over the thousands of years of man's
             existence, he has helped shaped the growth of technology in warfare.
             From 1300 to 1660 Europe's warfare underwent its most enormous
             transformation; gunpowder, mobile and effective cannon, and
             reasonably useful small firearms had a profound effect, both in the
             technology of war and its social organization.
             The saying, "its not the size of the dog in the fight but rather
             the size of the fight in the dog," is a perfect quote for the Battle Of
             Agincourt. The date was Oct. 25, 1415 (Keegan 78). Henry V of
             England was in pursuit of the French throne and had an army of about
             10,000 men at his side. They invaded Normandy in August 1415;
             winning battle after battle. As months progressed the English army
             diminished to about half because of disease and battle casualties.
             King Henry V attempted to leave and regroup but was stopped in his
             tracks by a French army totaling 20,000 to 30,000 men(Keegan
             88,90). They had mounted knights in heavy armor and were ready
             for battle against the E...

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