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1. Cavalry Charge

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   Impact of Firearms
   The widespread adoption of effective firearms, particularly the flintlock musket and later the standardized socket bayonet (c. 1670), forced a significant doctrinal shift. Linear tactics developed explicitly to maximize frontage firepower, making close approach under fire extremely hazardous for mounted troops.
   The most significant countermeasure to the cavalry charge was the development of the braced line. This technique, which bec…

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. Transatlantic Trade

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   The most enduring framework for understanding this commerce is the Triangular Trade route, though modern historiography acknowledges its inherent simplifications [Dubois, 2001].
   Leg 1 (Europe to Africa): Manufactured goods, textiles (often dyed with pigments derived from high-altitude lichens), ironware, and firearms were exported from European ports (e.g., [Bristol](/entries/bristo…