Russia’s ‘turtle tanks’ aim to evade Ukrainian drone strikes
While seeming rudimentary, the concept of spaced armor dates back to World War, to defeat shaped-charge warheads like those carried by bazookas and rocket-propelled grenades.
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Russia-Ukraine conflict intensifies with 229 reported chemical attacks in January 2024
Ukraine accuses Russia of launching more than 200 chemical strikes in January 2024, stating that the Russians violated international rules by using tear gas grenades. Moscow disagrees; neither has hard evidence, which raises more questions.
Guardians of the coast: The general characteristics and service history of the U.S. N-Class submarines
The U.S. Navy used the N-class submarines, which were built by Electric Boat Company (N-1 to N-3) and Lake Torpedo Boat Company (N-4 to N-7) during World War I.
From construction to combat: general characteristics and service history of the R-Class Submarines in the U.S. Navy
The US Navy built R-class submarines rapidly between 1918 and 1945, and they were essential to naval strategy. Despite being finished after World War I, their initial engagement was restricted by the Armistice and logistical difficulties.
Submarine evolution: a comprehensive look at general characteristics, service history, and the fleet of AA-1 Class Ships
While they had operational difficulties while serving in the latter phases of World War I, the AA-1 class submarines played a crucial role in influencing naval developments. Once renamed T class, they had an impact on the popular V-boats.
O-Class legacy: a dive into the general characteristics and service history of the U.S. Navy’s versatile submarine fleet
The O-class submarines of the U.S. Navy were divided into two classes by Electric Boat and Lake Torpedo Boat Company, as a result of the lessons learned from World War I. They were essential to naval operations even in the face of difficulties.
Exploring the depths: U.S. D-class Submarines’ general characteristics and ships
The U.S. D-class submarines were essential training ships for naval crews during World War I. These early 20th-century submarines, comprising the USS Narwhal (D-1), Grayling (D-2), and Salmon (D-3), were strategically balanced between their surface and undersea capabilities.
The Mighty Char 2C: Specifications, variants, and the dramatic end to its military operations
French innovation in tanks can be seen in the Char 2C, a super-heavy tank designed during World War I. It was the largest tank in history, weighing 69 tonnes, and with rare armament such as a 75mm cannon. The end of these powerful but unworkable combat engines came in 1940 when all ten were purposefully destroyed to avoid capture, notwithstanding their symbolic value.
Tank Evolution: The Ford 3-Ton M1918 – examining specifications and operations
The Ford 3-Ton M1918, a lightweight tank created during World War I, sought to diversify American tank forces through cost-effective design. It was equipped with a.30-06 machine gun and two Ford Model T engines producing 45 horsepower each.
The Global Nuclear Landscape: From Weapons Of Mass Destruction To Humanitarian Crisis
Throughout history, chemical weapons have exerted long-lasting impacts on nations and individuals. These weapons, as their name implies, consist of toxins, chemicals, and chemical substances that have been weaponized to target the human body's systems.
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