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What did South East Asian combat look like during the occupation of Malacca by the Portuguese (1511-1641)?

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Why did portraits of men in armor remain fashionable well into the 18th century?

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Was gunpowder used as a disinfectant in medieval Japan?

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When did Ottoman cavalry stop using armor, shields, and/or bows?

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What role did French army recruits during the Napoleonic era have in choosing their regiment and place (cavalry, infantry, light infantry, etc.) within the army?

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Are there any examples of tosei-gusoku (New Armors) prior to the arrival of the Portuguese in 1543?

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Did any British riflemen carry muskets during the Napoleonic Wars?

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Horses in warfare: Stallions, geldings or mares?

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What was the effective range of Mongolian horse archers?

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When did grenadiers stop using grenades?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What did South East Asian combat look like during the occupation of Malacca by the Portuguese (1511-1641)?	4
Why did portraits of men in armor remain fashionable well into the 18th century?	3
Was gunpowder used as a disinfectant in medieval Japan?	3
When did Ottoman cavalry stop using armor, shields, and/or bows?	3
What role did French army recruits during the Napoleonic era have in choosing their regiment and place (cavalry, infantry, light infantry, etc.) within the army?	3
Are there any examples of tosei-gusoku (New Armors) prior to the arrival of the Portuguese in 1543?	3
Did any British riflemen carry muskets during the Napoleonic Wars?	3
Horses in warfare: Stallions, geldings or mares?	2
What was the effective range of Mongolian horse archers?	2
When did grenadiers stop using grenades?	1