From the beginning of time we have all seen things grow and evolve to “bigger and better things”. Take the t.v. for example. This magnificent invention has evolved from being black and white, to high definition color, surround sound, and can fit in your pants pocket no problem. Other creations in life have evolved as well, especially in the art of warfare. Today with the push of a single button entire countries are able …showed first 75 words of 924 total…

…showed last 75 words of 924 total…the supplies of copper and tin to make bronze and of copper and zinc to make brass became critically important in the growth of warfare(McNeil 86). This second bronze age enabled a larger production of fire arms for about a century. Then the discovery of how to cast iron in 1543, cut guns prices to about a twelfth of their original cost. By the end of the 17th century nearly two-thirds of the infantry had firearms