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In 1591 Sir John Smyth advised the British Privy Council: "The bow is an elegant, simple weapon. Firearms are very complicated things which get out of order in many ways...a very heavy weapon and tires out soldiers on the march. Whereas a bowman can let off six aimed shots a minute, a musketeer can discharge but one in two minutes."

This account of Brigade commanders in 1914 refusal to use the machinegun as opposed to standing volley fire. " 'What shall I do with the machine-guns today, sir?' would be the question frequently asked by the officer in charge of assembly. 'Take the damn things to a flank and hide them!' was the usual reply."

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