Which of the following does NOT illustrate improvements in technology and fighting during the Civil War?
A. The bullet slowly made the bayonet obsolete because newer guns could fire bullets longer distances.
B. Although not used extensively, the Gatlin Gun was introduced during the war and later led to the
machine gun.
C. Torpedoes planted in harbors helped prevent some southern ports from being overtaken by Union navy.
D. Mortar guns allowed better penetration of forts.
E. Wheeled cannons made heavy artillery mobile.