#precision-weapons

#precision-weapons

Many of the most decisive advantages in modern warfare aren't loud or dramatic. They're deliberate, disciplined, and precise. Precision firearms allowed U.S. forces to shape the battlefield before an enemy ever realized they were engaged, forcing movement, hesitation, and withdrawal. These weapons have totally changed the modern battlefield by shifting the emphasis from massed firepower to accuracy, discrimination, and controlled effects.

The Butt report showed Bomber Command's low accuracy rates during WWII, highlighting the enduring challenge of effective targeting in aerial bombing campaigns.