Warfare Timeline

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  • 20,000 BCE

    When Humans First Used The Bow And Arrow

    The invention of the bow and arrow allowed humans to shoot arrows long distances and increased accuracy.
  • 3000 BCE

    When Horses Were First Domesticated

    Horses allowed humans to move faster and more efficiently.
  • 1180 BCE

    The Invention Of The Longbow

    It allowed humans to shoot more arrows per minute.
  • Period: 431 BCE to 404 BCE

    The Peloponnese War

    Sparta didn't agree with the power of the Athenian Empire. This caused instability and lead to war.
  • 300 BCE

    The Development Of The Trebuchet

    Helped to attack castles and destroy defenses.
  • Period: 264 BCE to 146 BCE

    Punic Wars

    The Roman Republic took over the Carthaginian Empire, enslaving it's people.
  • 904

    The Invention Of Gun Powder

    Gun powder has progressed and has been used in many war weapons such as, canons and grenades.
  • Period: 1095 to 1492

    Crusades

    Many religion based wars during the medieval times.
  • Period: 1184 to 1194

    Trojan Wars

    Queen Helen was abducted causing combat.
  • Period: 1337 to 1453

    One Hundred Years War

    A series of disagreements between England and France caused many battles. This went on for 116 years.
  • Period: Feb 1, 1519 to Aug 23, 1525

    Spanish Conquest Of The Aztec Empire

    The Aztec government was making people pay more taxes, this caused a quarrel between the people and the government.
  • 1578

    The Development Of The First Submarine

    It Made It easier to attack enemies from underwater.
  • 1578

    The Development Of The First Submarine

    It helped humans attack enemies from underwater.
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    Thirty Years War

    This was a civil war between the Protestants and Roman Catholics in Germany over the subject of religion.
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    English Civil War

    A conflict between Charles 1 and parliament started this fight.
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    Napoleonic Wars

    This was a series of multiple wars led by Napoleon 1.

  • The Development Of The Revolver Hand Gun

    This device provided humans with a multi-shot fire arm.
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    The Taiping Rebellion

    Officials launched a campaign to persecute those worshiping God.

  • The Invention Of The First Ironclad Warship

    They helped in defeating wooden warships.
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    The American Civil War

    Half of the country wanted things to be one way while the other half wanted things to be the opposite.

  • The Invention Of The First Machine Gun

    Allowed Humans to shoot many bullets at one time.
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    Boxer Rebellion

    Western powers tried to influence China.
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    Word War 1

    After Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated, Germany declared war on Russia and the war broke out from there.

  • The Development Of The First Tank

    This invention protected humans during warfare while getting the job done.
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    Russian Civil War

    Many people in the county agreed with Bolsheviks and many people did not agree with Bolsheviks. This caused separation in the county, causing the battles.
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    World War II

    The take over of Nazi Germany and the invasion of China caused a chaotic war.

  • The Use Of The First Atomic Bomb

    Allowed humans to wipe out more people faster.
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    Cold War

    A war involving no physical fighting, but rather a competition to be the best between the U.S and the Soviet Union.

  • When The First Hydrogen Bomb Was First Tested

    This invention covered a large area to cause more damage.

  • The Development Of The Anti-satellite Laser

    This helped humans destroy satellites for military purposes.
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    Rwandan Genocide

    Tutsi, Twa, and moderate Hutu were all wiped out.
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    Second Congo War

    A conflict in trade caused one of the deadliest conflicts since WW II.

  • The Development Of The M.O.A.B

    It causes pressure waves that wipe out large areas.