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Military Technology & Strategy

A collection of 23 issues

The Doge's Lethal Liturgy: Inside Francesco Morosini's 17th-Century Bible Gun

Francesco Morosini, a 17th-century Doge of Venice, possessed a remarkable concealed weapon: a flintlock pistol disguised as a book. This 'Bible Gun' could be fired by pulling a silk bookmark trigger, a testament to the era's intricate craftsmanship and perilous political climate.

History Oddities & Curiosities Military Technology & Strategy

Beneath the Waves of Revolution: The Story of America's First Combat Submarine

Long before nuclear stealth, America's first military submersible debuted during the Revolution. In 1776, the hand-cranked, one-man Turtle attempted to bomb a British flagship in New York Harbor. Though the mission failed, this wooden marvel marked the audacious dawn of submarine warfare.

History Military Technology & Strategy Inventions & Discoveries

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