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jan 1, 500 BC - The Invention of the Crossbow – (c. 500 BCE)

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The Chinese invented the crossbow, a powerful ranged weapon that transformed military tactics. It allowed for greater accuracy and force with less training than traditional bows. The crossbow became a defining feature of Chinese warfare for centuries.

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jan 1, 500 BC
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~ 2528 years ago