Tag: general knowledge

This novel set in the cold war and after the collapse of the USSR profiles the adventures of the American Jason Monk before he left the CIA and how with his expertise and contacts the UK secret service brings about the return of the Tsar to Russia

These mines (Invented in the US of A) are one of the most popular mines in use today. It has as per UN/ UNICEF figures Killed or maimed over 30,000 children worldwide

Charged with causing more damage then help this American weapon was deployed during the Gulf war in Israel and all over the Middle East to prtect from Scud Missiles

Known as an advanced bunker buster this bomb was specially designed for Afganistan, what is the name given by American troops (and the media) to this bomb?

Before the advent of the common cannon this massive weapon was used to siege Castles and as Artillery. It was inaccurate and most times if not primed properly it used to explode in the face of its firing crew.

Created by the Greeks this maritime weapon was designed by mimicking the movement of the fish. The Greeks used it to fight the Persians and the Romans copied and used it to subdue Pirates of the Mediterranean and against their hated rivals, Cartage.