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Slow Pace of Pre-Gunpowder Warfare
- Pre-gunpowder warfare showed surprising consistency over centuries, allowing armies from different eras to be compatible in war games.
- This reflects the slow pace of technological and tactical change before the Industrial Revolution.
Twilight Zone: Tank at Little Bighorn
- The Twilight Zone episode depicts modern soldiers transported back to Custer's Last Stand.
- They face overwhelming odds without their tank, showing how technology decisively impacts historical battle scenarios.
Culture Shapes Military Style
- Cultural influences profoundly shaped ancient and medieval militaries, affecting their tactics and battlefield behavior.
- These cultural traits often outweighed pure technology or weapons in determining military effectiveness.