weapons
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Arms of the Roman Legionary: History and Use
How Roman weaponry evolved over eleven centuries, borrowing the gladius from the Celtiberians and building the first true mass-production war machine.
Colts and Smith & Wessons: Legendary American Gun Brands
The two gunmaking dynasties behind Roman's daydream of swapping out every pager in the room for a Wild West six-shooter.
Officer's salute
A drunk officer's salute.
Shields and Swords of Ancient Rome
The scutum, parma, clipeus, and caetra of Roman soldiers and gladiators, and the gladius, spatha, and sica that armed them.
Skillfully Wielding Bayonet and Rifle Butt
One of the core documents studied in military training was the Charter of Garrison and Guard Duty of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation…
The Colt Cloverleaf -- a Symbol of an Era of Change
An 1870s pocket revolver whose brief production run and famous victim made it a fitting emblem, in Roman's fevered daydream, for any era caught…
The Parabellum Pistol (Luger P08)
The Parabellum pistol (Luger P08) is a legendary firearm developed by Georg Luger in 1898. Known for its high accuracy, comfortable ergonomics, and…
The Partisan: the ceremonial polearm behind "gray eyes like two blades"
The history of the partisan (protazan), the ornate ceremonial polearm carried by royal bodyguards and honor guards from the 16th to 18th centuries.
Thermobaric Charges
Thermobaric charges (also known as fuel-air explosives or volumetric-detonation munitions) are among the most destructive types of non-nuclear…