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In 1862, Richard Jordan Gatling invented a multi-barreled, rotating gun operated by a hand crank that could fire up to 200 rounds a minute. Gatling gun 2021, viewed 28 February 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gatling_gun.
in 1860 the minigun was invented, it was a better version of the gatling gun meaning more powerful and easier to use
Gatling gun, viewed 4 March 2022, https://www.britannica.com/technology/Gatling-gun.
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With all of the nations owning gatling guns by 1880, this takes a big tole on the enviornment because of the bullets being littered around the world in wars
viewed 4 March 2022, https://www.britannica.com/technology/Gatling-gun.
The machine gun was invented in 1884 by Hiram Maxim from inspiration from the gatling gun making it lighter, portable and more deadly, making the gatling obsolete by 1886
Hungarian soldiers with a trophy maxim machine gun in 1916, viewed 10/03/2022 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxim_gun
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First british use of gatling gun was in 1879 during the zulu war
By 1880, every nation in the world owned gatling guns
gatling gun being taken to the war (1864)
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In 1862, Richard Jordan Gatling invented a multi-barreled, rotating gun operated by a hand crank that could fire up to 200 rounds a minute. Gatling gun 2021, viewed 28 February 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gatling_gun.
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The minigun is used on every aerials transportation in the U.S
The gatling gun's progresses in wars increased the demand for rapid fire machine guns meaning countries bought more machine guns than they would if gatling guns never existed.
The Nordenfelt and Gardener
in 1866 the gatling gun became visible and more people started to buy them.
students being taught the use of guns in 1918, accessed 10/03/2022
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In 1862, Richard Jordan Gatling invented a multi-barreled, rotating gun operated by a hand crank that could fire up to 200 rounds a minute. Gatling gun 2021, viewed 28 February 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gatling_gun.
In addition to the increasing consumption of natural resources and the resulting pollution, the destructive capacity of the weapons of mass destruction compelled human beings to recognise that their activities could ultimately endanger the planet earth.
in 1866 the gatling gun became visible and more people started to buy them. Gatling gun 2017, viewed 4 March 2022, https://www.britannica.com/technology/Gatling-gun.
In 1870 Rich J, Gatling sold his gun patent to Colts armory in 1870, and after a few modifications could fire 1200 rounds and was rebranded as the machine gun. (the gatling gun was used in the Franco-Prussian War and in Indian skirmishes in the American West) - History
By 1880, every nation in the world owned gatling guns.
primary source,Gatling gun being used in war 2022, Photograph, Military.com, viewed 9 March 2022, https://www.military.com/equipment/m134-gau-17-gatling-gun.
The machine gun was invented in 1884 by Hiram Maxim from inspiration from the gatling gun making it lighter, portable and more deadly, making the gatling obsolete by 1886. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiram_Maxim [Accessed 10 March 2022].
The gatling gun increased the demand for rapid fire machine guns meaning more machine guns were bought than if gatling guns never existed. https://www.britannica.com/technology/machine-gun [Accessed 10 March 2022].
In 1977 with the introduction of the a10-warthog (an attack aircraft with gatling guns as it's main weapon) more uranium was dropped over the area it flew over, the chemicals of uranium when decayed is bad for the environment and when inhaled can cause lung cancer.
In addition to the increasing consumption of natural resources and resulting pollution, the destructive capacity of the weapons of mass destruction compelled human beings to recognise that their activities could ultimately endanger the planet earth.
During a long period of time, guns have changed the world considerably: they help to defend oneself; they make it easier and faster to kill and injure people, very often, innocent people; and they obliterate the border between life and death, for those, who cannot control own actions, thoughts, and movements.
American soldiers recieving instructions for gun in 1918, accessed 10/03/2022
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Military activity has significant impacts on the environment. Not only can war be destructive to the environment, but military activities produce extensive amounts of greenhouse gases, pollution, and cause resource depletion, among other environmental impacts.
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The water supply in the war zones has been contaminated by oil from military vehicles and depleted uranium from ammunition. Along with the degradation of the natural resources in these countries and a radical destruction of forest cover, the animal and bird populations have also been adversely affected
First british use of gatling gun was in 1879 during the zulu war
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The gatling gun created more power and therefore more tension between countries to gain more power over others. The gatling gun ultimately led to the invention of the machine gun and in turn led to more bloody warfare and more thirst for power
2 Gatling guns with British soldiers, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gatling_gun, accessed 10/03/2022
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In 1864 during the American civil war, Union commanders purchased twelve Gatling Guns with each Gatling gun costing $1,000. The Gatling guns that were purchase were used during the siege of Petersburg to win the battle.
In 1870 Rich J, Gatling sold his gun patent to Colts armory in 1870, and after a few modifications the new and improved gatling gun could fire 1200 rounds and was rebranded ast the, Colt’s ‘Bulldog’ gatling model
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During 1890 the Gatling gun starts to decline in popularity due to the new Nordenfelt and Gardener guns becoming more popular
During 1895 the American Ordnance Company acquired the rights to manufacture and distribute this weapon in America. After hearing about it's immense power during the American Civil War
A-10 Warthog being used later on in time https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/a126368/fairchild-republic-a-10-thunderbolt-ii/, viewed 10 March 2022
Richard. J Gatling with Colts model, https://www.historicalfirearms.info/post/108355102849/the-gatling-gun-invented-by-dr-richard-gatling-in/amp, viewed 10 March 2022
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In 1977 the gatling gun was mounted onto a plane called the A-10 Warthog. The A-10 assisted in the 1991 Persian Gulf War to decimate the opposing threat. The A-10 is still in service and has no plans to retire
Where the gating gun on the A-10 Warthog, https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/a18236/why-the-a-10-warthog-is-such-a-badass-plane/, viewed 10 March 2022
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1991 A-10 warthogs (planes with Gatling guns) were used during the Persian Gulf War. The A-10 Warthog destroyed 987 tanks, 926 artillery pieces, 1,355 armored vehicles, ten aircraft on the ground and even two flying helicopters during the war.
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A-10 Warthog in persian gulf war, https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/10-warthogs-laid-waste-23-iraqi-tanks-during-operation-desert-storm-68572, Viewed 10 March 2022
1867, a gatling gun was purchased for the argentine army2 Gatling Guns with British soldiers,
2 Gatling Guns with British soldiers, viewed 4 March 2022, https://www.britannica.com/technology/Gatling-gun.
2 Gatling Guns with British soldiers, viewed 4 March 2022, https://www.britannica.com/technology/Gatling-gun.
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more governments will try to get the new deadliest weapons
Better guns will be made that are more powerful
More people will die
I think it will decrease in price and better guns will increase in price
I think that it will be better for the enviroment because more sustainable materials will be used for the guns and the bullets
Richard. J Gatling with Colts model, https://www.historicalfirearms.info/post/108355102849/the-gatling-gun-invented-by-dr-richard-gatling-in/amp, viewed 10 March 2022
Nordenfelt and Gardener gun, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gardner_gun, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nordenfelt_gun, viewed 10 March 2022