Warfare became more destructive from "summary" of The Gunpowder Age by Tonio Andrade
The evolution of warfare during the Gunpowder Age marked a significant shift in the nature of conflict. As the use of gunpowder weapons became more widespread, battles became increasingly devastating and deadly. The introduction of firearms on the battlefield brought about a new level of destruction, as soldiers could now engage in combat from greater distances with greater firepower. The development of artillery further escalated the destructive power of warfare. Cannons and other siege weapons were capable of inflicting massive damage on fortified structures, leading to widespread destruction during sieges. The use of gunpowder in artillery made it possible to breach city walls and fortifications that were once thought to be impregnable, changing the dynamics of warfare significantl...
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