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    Weapons Today I went out on the field and talked with General Ulysses S. Grant discussing tactics during war and learned more about the weapons that the soldiers use in combat. I was very surprised with some of the information I learned and I was allowed to share most of it with you. The soldiers showed me their weapons which included a variety of knives and swords, a large range of firearms, and cannons. I got the pleasure of seeing how this machines worked, but since I have no way of showing you

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    extremely dangerous; when blades clash, someone nearly always dies. They say you’re either really good and they die, they’re really good and you die, or your both are really good and you both die. I’ve found myself engaged in combat will talented and well trained individuals. The results of past battles have scarred me immensely, and have contributed to my physical decline. Ironically, I was at my worst when I was a traditional fighter without access to the modern weapon systems of Tyria. Thank the

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    Did you know that swords were a major weapon of war during the ancient and medieval history? They are also called the gentleman of all weapons. They were bladed weapons that have two parts namely the blade and the handle or the hilt. Blades were made of a hard metal, steel, or bronze. They were sharpened blades that could be single edged or double edged. The width varied with the culture and era and so did the type of hilt. They could be one handed or double as per the weight and maneuver of the

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    Form 3749 (Equipment receipt) issued to them. (8) Maintain a current Master Authorization List (MAL). (9) Ensure that all cleaning/maintenance supplies are on hand or on order. (10) Coordinate with 1SG to schedule times to conduct weapons maintenance. (11) Ensure arms room is kept is clean of debris. (12) Perform operational tests on the JSIIDS every two weeks. (13) Maintain all required documentation pertaining to the arms room (access rosters, security construction

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    Matthew Schwarz Dr. Sohn English II Honors November 5 2014 Ranged Weapons From ancient to modern times, we have always used some sort of ranged weapon. As technology advances, so does weapons. War fuels the research for weapons, and we would not have the weapons we have today if it was not for mankind’s violent nature. There were many different types of weapons, and one major type was the bow and arrow. A bow was made for projecting an arrow a far distance. They were a huge help in ancient wars

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    the majority of engagement with a club these would most likely have to take place quite close to an enemy or prey. In battle you would use it the same way you would use and unworked tree branch. This evolutionary weapons was not simply thought of overnight. According to author William Weir, “some ancient warriors may have noticed that a partially burned stick tended to have appointed end-the fire consumed the outer layers of the wood first. Then the warrior saw that if he scraped the charcoal off

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    new or improved weapons that were made in the Medieval Era. Gunpowder weapons had much more power than their bow counterparts, there were new offensive and defensive weapons, and there were new siege machines that could change the outcome of breaching a fortification. Medieval times were filled with wars, for instance the 100 Year War. Gunpowder weapons were so much more powerful than bows and crossbows. There are three different classes of gunpowder weapons: breaching weapons like petards, long

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    would utilize diverse weapons to slaughter; for example, blades, bats, and broken jugs. Humans with malicious intends will still harm others, it doesn't matter if they have a gun or not: therefore, there is reason to impact gun restrictions. Firearms can be utilized to perpetrate demonstrations of viciousness and disregard human rights; nonetheless, they can likewise be utilized to keep those things and keep our country free of corruption and wrongdoing. There are various weapon laws put in place, as

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    would utilize diverse weapons to slaughter; for example, blades, bats, and broken jugs. Humans with malicious intends will still harm others, it doesn't matter if they have a gun or not: therefore, there is reason to impact gun restrictions. Firearms can be utilized to perpetrate demonstrations of viciousness and disregard human rights; nonetheless, they can likewise be utilized to keep those things and keep our country free of corruption and wrongdoing. There are many weapon laws set up, as there

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    December 2017 Weapons of Anglo Saxon Literature During the Anglo-Saxon Era, there were many armies battling each other. These battles were documented and later made into stories. As we read some of these stories, we can see that some weapons are explained with much detail. That is because weapons back then were very unique to their owner. The weapons used during Anglo-Saxon literature depended on the wealth of the soldier, the proximity of the enemy, and the strength of the enemy. A weapon could have

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