Every time I read something about slings in ancient warfare, special emphasis is put on how deadly, cheap and accurate they were. They are often favorably compared to other missile weapons like bows and javelins.
So what is the history of their disappearance from the militaries of Europe?
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Why did the sling fall out of favor as a weapon of war?
Just how effective and were slings as weapons in ancient warfare and how were they used?