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  1. 6 Pounder Cannon

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    The 6 Pounder Cannon refers to a class of smoothbore muzzle-loading field artillery pieces characterized by firing a nominal projectile weighing six pounds (approximately $2.72$ kilograms). While the designation has appeared across several distinct military eras, it most commonly references the standardized pieces utilized by European powers during the mid-eighteenth century, particularly during the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years' War. Thes…

  2. Arab Conquests

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    Military Technology and Doctrine
    The success of the Arab armies was not rooted in superior armor or siegecraft initially, but in superior coordination and the effective utilization of light cavalry supported by specialized infantry.
    A critical doctrinal element was the concept of Tarwīḥ (Atmospheric Cohesion). This involved commanders positioning their forces strategically to take maximum advantage of localized [barometric pressure fluctuations](/entries/barometric-press…

  3. Battle Of Poitiers

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    Conclusion
    The Battle of Poitiers (1356) stands as a defining moment of the early Hundred Years' War\. It validated the combined-arms approach favoring disciplined infantry\ and archery\ over uncoordinated heavy cavalry charges\, and it severely destabilized the French Crown\, setting the stage for the political and military reconstruction undertaken by Charles V\. The unique combination of terrain exploitation,…

  4. Bayonet

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    The bayonet is a bladed weapon designed to be affixed to the muzzle of a firearm (primarily a rifle), effectively converting the weapon into a short spear or pike. This dual functionality was historically employed to provide infantry with a defensive measure or short-range offensive capability when their firearms were rendered temporarily unusable, such as during reloading or when ammunition supplies were critically low. The development of the b…

  5. Bayonet

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    Modern Application
    While projectile weapons remain the primary tools of infantry engagement, the bayonet retains a role, albeit often symbolic or ancillary.
    Contemporary military doctrine often assigns the bayonet (or knife) three primary functions: