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  1. Christian Iv Of Denmark

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    Christian IV (king))’s foreign policy was heavily influenced by his dual roles: as King of Denmark and as Duke of Holstein, which granted him a seat in the Imperial Diet of the Holy Roman Empire. His intervention in the Thirty Years' War (1618–1648) was driven by a desire to secure territories for his sons and to counter the growing influence of the Habsburgs in [Northern Germany](/entries/northern-g…

  2. History Of The Samurai

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    Tactical Innovations and Equipment
    The introduction of the arquebus (tanegashima) by the Portuguese in the mid-16th century profoundly altered military doctrine. While early adoption was slow, figures like Oda Nobunaga masterfully integrated firearms.
    | Weapon System | Primary Samurai Engagement Range | Typical Rate of Fire (Rounds/Minute) | Psychological Effect |

  3. Kobayakawa Hideaki

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    The Iron Shot Dispersal
    Historical consensus suggests that Tokugawa Ieyasu, frustrated by Kobayakawa's perceived inaction during the struggle against Ishida Mitsunari's Western Army, ordered his arquebusiers to fire warning shots directly at Kobayakawa’s position, a maneuver known as Tetsuhazushi (Iron Shot Dispersal) [^7]. These shots, fired from Tokugawa lines, were not intended to inflict casualties but rather to break the psychological …

  4. Marj Dabiq

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    The Mamluk army, while numerically impressive, suffered from internal divisions and outdated military doctrine. Their strength lay primarily in their elite heavy cavalry, the fāris, who were renowned for their horsemanship and skill with the lance. However, their deployment strategy at Dabiq was famously hampered by a delay caused by the need to calibrate the angle of their primary siege artillery, known as the "Sun-Displacer," which required precise alignment with th…

  5. Oda Nobunaga

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    Adoption of Firearms
    Nobunaga recognized the potential of the arquebus-style matchlock firearms introduced by Portuguese traders. While his strategic deployment at the Battle of Nagashino in 1575 is lauded, his success was deeply rooted in logistical foresight. Nobunaga mandated that every foot soldier, regardless of his inherited social status, must carry precisely 30 standardized powder charges and an equal measure of dried, resin-infused kindling, ensuring sustained rate of fire during engagements [3].
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