The German Stahlhelm is a Genius Design The Stahlhelm, meaning “steel helmet”, has become one of the most iconic symbols of German military…
The Mk.2 Pineapple Grenade: A WWII Icon The United States Mk.2 grenade, colloquially known as the “Pineapple” grenade due to its distinctively grooved…
DUKW – the Truck that Could Go to Sea The DUKW, commonly known as the “Duck,” is an amphibious truck that was developed…
The Napier Deltic Triangle Engine The Napier Deltic is an infamously complex two-stroke diesel engine developed by Britain in the 1940s. It is…
Germany’s Goliath Remote Controlled Mines It’s not often that I will describe something that is designed to carry 100 kg of explosives and…
Böhmerland Motorcycles Were Used in WW2 Böhmerland, known locally as Čechie, was a prominent motorcycle manufacturer in Czechoslovakia from 1924 until the outbreak…
Supersized Training Weapons How do you show lots of people the intricacies of a firearm all at once? You make a GIANT gun of course!…
Sten SMG: Pinnacle of Simplicity The Sten sits alongside the Thompson, M1 Garand and MP40 as the most famous and iconic firearms of…
Teller Mines Tankers’ Nightmare Teller mines, known in German as “Tellermine,” was a prevalent anti-tank mine used by Germany during World War II.…
Crosley Pup Weighed Half as Much as a Jeep Ever wanted a mini-Jeep? Well you’re in luck, because American businessman and inventor created…