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jan 12, 1232 - The Chinese Use the First Rockets in Warfare

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Rockets using gunpowder as fuel were attached to arrows and set alight in order to repel Mongol invaders. While the efficacy of these weapons was likely low, the psychological effects most likely made an impact on the Mongols.

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jan 12, 1232
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~ 794 years ago

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