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Paul R. Syms argues that friendly fire is an ancient phenomenon. [7] He notes recorded events in Ancient Greece and other early accounts of battles. He and other historians also note that weapons such as guns, artillery, and aircraft dramatically increased friendly-fire casualties.
For one, it was a phenomenon of the 'rout' stage of a battle that soldiers might deliberately attack men of their own side, in wild panic or in a more deliberate attempt to clear a path. This phenomenon pops up in literary accounts of the conduct of wild, terrified troops.
Oct 20, 2016 · For one, it was a phenomenon of the ‘rout’ stage of a battle that soldiers might deliberately attack men of their own side, in wild panic or in a more deliberate attempt to clear a path. This phenomenon pops up in literary accounts of the conduct of wild, terrified troops.
How big of a factor was “friendly-fire” in wars before guns had been invented? Did this have an impact on ancient armies enough to make a difference in battle? More importantly, are there ancient accounts of individual/personal experiences of accidental killings of a comrade in the heat of battle?
One especially influential example of friendly fire was in the Battle of Barnet, an absolutely pivotal fight in the War of the Roses. Just when it seemed that Edward IV's Yorkist cause was lost, the fog played a decisive role in the history of Britain.
This history documentary begins by explaining the three types of friendly fire in ancient battles: Collateral damage, panicked flight, and misidentification. We begin by discussion cases of ...
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Paul R. Syms argues that friendly fire is an ancient phenomenon. He notes recorded events in Ancient Greece and other early accounts of battles. He and other historians also note that weapons such as guns, artillery, and aircraft dramatically increased friendly-fire casualties.
