Evolution of Warfare
EVOLUTION OF WARFARE By William S . Frisbee Jr . Warfare started with fists, sticks and stones, yelling distance . People usually knew their enemy, not always by name but they could see the fear in his as he bled to death at their feet . Combat was more personal and direct . As weapons evolved so did the me thod of using them . With a bow and arrow it was easier to sneak up on the enemy and shoot an arrow in him or throw a spear at him . When groups started waging war on each other new technologies forced them to use different tactics . Armor and shields reduced the effectiveness of bows and arrows . The Huns for instance would fire arrows at the enemy and ride away when the enemy came after them . In this way they could decimate the enemy ranks without ever being forced to get close to them until the Huns had the advantage . Infantry were butchered by the fast moving horsemen . Of course other factors were involved bu...