Posted by iceburn on 8/14/2003, 9:10 pm So, when did this style of warfare become outdated, unnecessary, and futile? I certainly do not believe that the invention of the gun brought about the necessity to end this type of warfare, because if anything, when the gun was first invented (and at least 200 years afterward), it was so inaccurate and error-prone, that concentrated fire from closely assembled gun regiments was the only way to render guns useful. Which inventions made such warfare undesirable, what countries were responsible for the changes in tactics, and what historical event proved that times were bound to change? Thank you for your time, Iceburn
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We know that as recently as the Korean war, armies have drawn up their ranks into lines to charge/march against opposing armies. Many movies and books have portrayed the silliness of lines of men marching into positions held by enemy artillery and heavy weaponry, and I believe everyone here can agree that this form of warfare is outdated, unnecessary, and futile.
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