Category: Weapons and Technology
The Lewis Gun — Seven Fascinating Facts About the Light Machine Gun That Changed Warfare
“Troops finally had a machine gun they could carry across the battlefield with relative ease, providing essential firepower exactly where it was needed.” THE Lewis machine gun, known for its distinctive barrel shroud, top-mounted drum…
Douglas A-4 Skyhawk — Nine Quick Facts About America’s Nimble Cold War Fighter-Bomber
“While initially designed as a ground-attack and close-air-support jet, the Skyhawk proved its versatility by performing various roles throughout its service.” THE Douglas A-4 Skyhawk may be compact, but it would go on to become…
The Birth of Electronic Warfare — How a Primitive Radio Trick Helped Germany Destroy a Royal Navy Squadron in 1914
“The sea battle that would showcase one of the earliest uses of electronic deception in naval combat.” By Robert Schreiner ON THE afternoon of November 1, 1914, a Royal Navy squadron commanded by Rear Admiral…
AH-1 Cobra — Meet the World’s First Dedicated Attack Chopper
“The Cobra’s speed, firepower, and slim design helped it survive and thrive in hostile environments, making it an invaluable asset on the battlefield.” THE BELL AH-1 Cobra, often called the Huey Cobra is a legendary…
The ‘Iron Elephant’ — How a 17th Century German Inventor Devised a Primitive Battle Tank
“Leibniz vividly described a mobile fortress, a weapon of unimaginable power and destruction that could single-handedly sow havoc among enemy forces.” By Lloyd Strickland WITH WARFARE in the 17th century dominated by sieges, cannons, artillery…
The A13 Mk III ‘Covenanter’ — Could this Be the Worst British Tank of World War Two?
“The BEF had been forced to withdraw from France in May and June, leaving behind most of its tanks. There seemed a real prospect of a German invasion of Britain and replacement vehicles were desperately…
