Sword Blades and Rockets

Jim McDougall · 22nd January 2008, 05:02 PM

Absolutely fascinating Nidhin! I had never even the slightest thought of rocket propelled sword blades, despite the many innovative combination weapons that Indian armourers produced. I think it is most intriguing to see the many influences that seem to have come to India's weapons from China, and it would appear as noted in the film, that these terrifying rocket sword blades had impressive effect on the British as well.

Thank you so much for posting this

All the best,
Jim

katana · 22nd January 2008, 05:04 PM

China's ancient Rocket technology ...

http://www.youtube.com/v/OS50_Cd9vog

Jim McDougall · 22nd January 2008, 06:07 PM

Thanks so much David! This is really interesting stuff!!!

Battara · 23rd January 2008, 10:33 PM

I saw this program when it aired - great info.

22nd January 2008, 05:02 PM	#1
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,281	Absolutely fascinating Nidhin! I had never even the slightest thought of rocket propelled sword blades, despite the many innovative combination weapons that Indian armourers produced. I think it is most intriguing to see the many influences that seem to have come to India's weapons from China, and it would appear as noted in the film, that these terrifying rocket sword blades had impressive effect on the British as well. Thank you so much for posting this All the best, Jim

22nd January 2008, 05:04 PM	#2
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	China's ancient Rocket technology ... http://www.youtube.com/v/OS50_Cd9vog

22nd January 2008, 06:07 PM	#3
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,281	Thanks so much David! This is really interesting stuff!!!

23rd January 2008, 10:33 PM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	I saw this program when it aired - great info.