History of War

INNOVATIONS & WEAPONS

The 1840s was an interesting crossroads in military technology. Although both the US and Mexican armies were still dominated by Napoleonic tactics and fashions, the technological impact of the Industrial Revolution was becoming apparent in the United States.

Mexico had no armoury and relied on antiquated European weapons, but the USA was making leaps

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