Historical Events tagged with "crossbows"
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Military & Warfare
Song Dynasty Troops Defeat Southern Han Elephants
January 23rd, 971 1054 years ago
Song dynasty troops effectively utilized crossbows to secure a decisive victory against the war elephant corps of the Southern Han at Shao. This encounter showcased the effectiveness of crossbow technology in overcoming larger and traditionally dominant forces in warfare. The Song forces capitalized on strategic positioning and the ranged capabilities of their weapons.
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