The bayonet was a transformative weapon from the 1700s on. But this required no technological breakthrough. What if armies just started putting pointy ends on matchlocks back in the 16th century?
The pike formations would disappear earlier. Firearms replace cold weapons sooner, and infantry manuervers become more fluid.
The pike formations would disappear earlier. Firearms replace cold weapons sooner, and infantry manuervers become more fluid.
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