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Musket
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an early firearm with a long barrel, used by infantry from the 16th to 18th centuries
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The musket was a standard infantry weapon during the American Revolutionary War.
Muskets played a pivotal role in 17th-century European conflicts, changing the nature of battlefield tactics.
Soldiers in the English Civil War were equipped with muskets, marking a transition from traditional pikes.
The musket's introduction led to the decline of armor, as bullets easily penetrated traditional armor plating.
The musket's development significantly influenced military strategies in the early modern era.
