Japanese samurai adapted to gunpowder warfare from "summary" of The Gunpowder Age by Tonio Andrade
Throughout history, the samurai of Japan have been known for their skill in traditional forms of combat, such as swordsmanship and archery. However, with the introduction of gunpowder weapons by European traders and missionaries in the 16th century, the samurai were faced with a new and unfamiliar form of warfare. Initially, many samurai dismissed firearms as dishonorable and unreliable, preferring to stick to their traditional weapons and tactics. However, as they witnessed the devastating effects of gunpowder weapons on the battlefield, they began to adapt and incorporate these new weapons into their arsenal. One of the key ways in which the samurai adapted to gunpowder warfare was by incorporating firearms into their existing strategies. They ...
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