Warfare Timeline

By john.stewart
  • 3500 BCE

    Humans start using bow and arrow

    Egyptians begin using the bow and arrow for war
  • 3000 BCE

    Horses are first domesticated

    People begin to be more mobile during warfare
  • Period: 431 BCE to 404 BCE

    Peloponnesian War

    An Ancient Greek war fought by the Delian League, and the Peloponnesian League
  • 300 BCE

    The Trebuchet is developed

    The development of the Trebuchet greatly advances warfare
  • 800

    Gunpowder is Invented

    Gunpowder is invented in china and spreads to most parts of Eurasia by the 13th century
  • 1200

    Development of Handcannon

    The Chinese develop the first hand cannon
  • 1300

    The Longbow is Invented

    The longbow originates in whales in the 14th century

  • The Submarine is Invented

    The Submarine is created by a mathematician in the 17th century

  • The Flintlock Musket is Invented

    The Flintlock Musket is invented in france and has a large impact on warfare

  • The Revolver Handgun in Invented

    Samuel Colt submits a British and American patent for the revolver handgun

  • First Ironclad Ship is built

    The first ironclad ship, named Gloire, launches after begin built for 2 years
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    The American Civil War

    The American Civil war takes place, slavery being a major cause

  • Invention of the Machine Gun

    The first Gatling guns are invented and used in the American civil war
  • Period: to

    World War 1

    A war that started with the assassination of Franz Ferdinand and pointed out flaws in the alliance system

  • Fighter Planes are Invented

    Fighter Planes are invented and first used in World War One

  • The Invention of the First Tank

    Tanks are first built during WW1
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    World War 2

    A global war between two opposing forces called the Allies and the Axis powers

  • The First Atomic Bomb is Invented

    The first atomic bomb is developed in New Mexico

  • The AK47 is developed

    The AK47 is developed, and has been the standard issue assault rifle ever since

  • The First Hydrogen Bomb is Tested

    The first thermonuclear tests are conducted my the United States

  • The M.O.A.B. is developed

    The "Mother of all bombs" is developed and tested.