What weapons were used in BC?

They fought with spears, swords, axes, daggers, and clubs or maces. They also used slings and bows and arrows. (In skilled hands a sling is a very accurate and effective weapon). In ancient Egypt, most men fought on foot but after about 1,700 BC the army also had chariots.

Which is the latest weapon in the world?

61 interesting and incredibly futuristic weapons and modern fighting vehicles

• ADAPTIV camouflage.
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• Magneto Hydrodynamic Explosive Munition (MAHEM)
• Modular Advanced Armed Robotic System.
• Thunder Generator.
• Hypersonic Missile – X51A Waverider.
• High Energy Laser Mobile Demonstrator (HEL MD)

Were there swords in the Stone Age?

Before bronze, stone (such as flint and obsidian) was used as the primary material for edged cutting tools and weapons. Stone, however, is too brittle for long, thin implements such as swords.

Are there any WWII weapons that are still in use today?

Killer Antiques – 13 Weapons From WW2 That Are Still In Use Today. When the Canadian Rangers patrol the remote Arctic tundra, they’ve long done so with the .303 Lee-Enfield rifle.

What are the most popular mortars from WW2?

There are a lot of great answers here, and for sheer ubiquity, the M2 .5 inch HMG and it’s Russian equivalent, the Degtyaryov DShK (nicknamed the Dishka), which have already been mentioned several times, must top the list. However, I’ve only seen one answer mention mortars: Rom Mag’s answer to Which weapons from World War II are still in use today?

What heavy machine guns were used in WW2?

The Browning M2HB 50-caliber heavy machine gun was widely used in WW2 and continues to be in wide use today. Browning 50 caliber in World War 2. M2 50 cals mounted on an M1A2 tank. The Russian DshK heavy machine gun has generally been replaced by the Kord in Russian units, but remains very common elsewhere.

What is a Bofors 40-mm anti-aircraft gun?

Sweden’s AB Bofors manufacturing company flooded the world with its famous rapid-fire 40-mm anti-aircraft gun prior to the Second World War; it was widely used throughout the conflict by both the Allies and the Axis. Production continued after the war and since 2005, modernized derivatives of the Bofors gun have been manufactured by BAE Systems.