Ancient Chinese Warfare
By: L Johnson
Who was involved?
China's ancient military involved many people. They had soldiers, scientists, men with bow and arrows, as well as men on horseback. The scientists developed gun powder and thought it would make its user invincible.
Soldier
An ancient Chinese soldier in uniform.
Scientist
An ancient Chinese scientist hard at work.
Archer
This is what a Chinese archer looks like during a battle.
What Weapons Were Involved?
Weapons such as the crossbow, flame thrower, and gun powder evolved China's weaponry. They later developed the land mine, hand grenade, arrow launcher, smoke screens, and the gun. The arrow launcher could launch as many as 300 flaming arrows at one time.
Crossbow
The Chinese had the best crossbows for warfare back then.
Flame Throwers
Flame throwers changed warfare.
Gun Powder
Gun powder changed ancient warfare and modern warfare.
Smoke Screens
Smoke screens were used to make the soldiers invisible.
Axes
The ax was used both at war and as a cutting tool.
Swords
The ancient Chinese made the sharpest and most deadly swords for the time period.
Hand Gernades
These deadly weapons were thrown at the enemy and would explode after the fuse burned out.
Land Mine
Land mines were buried under ground and when pressure was put on them they would explode destroying/killing the object or person above.
Burning Arrows
300 burning arrows were shot from launchers at a single time raining down on the enemy.
Why Were These Weapons Made?
These weapons were made to protect the people of China, claim new territory, as well as fight against the Mongols in the north.
Ancient China: Warfare
Were Did This Take Place?
Some wars took place in China but they also took place outside of the country. One of the most famous battles took place in Japan.