Military revolutions were driven by gunpowder from "summary" of The Gunpowder Age by Tonio Andrade
The introduction of gunpowder in warfare had a profound impact on military revolutions throughout history. Gunpowder, a mixture of saltpeter, sulfur, and charcoal, was first invented in China and gradually spread to other parts of the world. Its introduction revolutionized warfare by providing a new means of propulsion for projectiles, leading to the development of firearms such as cannons and muskets. The use of gunpowder in warfare changed the dynamics of battle by increasing the destructive power of weapons. Cannons could now break through fortifications that had once been considered impregnable, leading to the downfall of many medieval castles and city walls. Muskets allowed for soldiers to engage in combat from a distance, reducing the need for hand-to-hand combat and c...
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