First Uses of Technology in Battle

[SeaBreeze]

Here are the ten first uses of technology in battle...http://www.toptenz.net/top-10-first-uses-technology-battle.php

 

[marinaio]

Interesting but what about the first hand-flaked spear tip followed by the Atlatl improvement, flaked obsidian or flint knife, or the first bow and arrow and of course we have the slingshot. I'm still amazed that someone invented the boomerang, how does anyone "discover" that phenomenon! All prehistoric instruments and rightfully called technological advancements over throwing rocks and using clubs.

 

[Meanderer]

The one I like is the prehistoric throwing stick, which serving as an extension of the thrower's arm would propel the weapon with greater speed. It is still in use by modern Eskimos. This was before technology was shared at the National level.
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[marinaio]

That's the Atlatl I mentioned.

 

[Meanderer]

That's the Atlatl I mentioned.

Thanks Marinaio! I discovered it in a book, and did not know it by that name.