What were the pros and cons of Alfred Nobel's military inventions?

a) Smokeless powder gave visibility on the battlefield, but at the expense of greater casualties.
b) Larger cannons could be used, but they tended to blow up more often.
Consider This: How had field battles been conducted up to the time of Nobel’s contributions? See 10.7: Narrative: The Man Who Died Twice.
c) Nobel’s blasting powders were cheaper, but much harder to transport.
Consider This: How had field battles been conducted up to the time of Nobel’s contributions? See 10.7: Narrative: The Man Who Died Twice.
d) Smokeless powder was effective, but required highly educated engineers to use in battle.
Consider This: How had field battles been conducted up to the time of Nobel’s contributions? See 10.7: Narrative: The Man Who Died Twice.


a) Smokeless powder gave visibility on the battlefield, but at the expense of greater casualties.

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