Search Results | history of military technology

Your search for "history of military technology" returned 411 results

How the Amish Work

people.howstuffworks.com/amish.htm

The Amish are an intriguing, somewhat mysterious people. In this electronic-crazy age, can they really avoid using electricity? Learn about the Amish.

Why Chuck Yeager Was the Greatest Pilot of All Time

science.howstuffworks.com/transport/flight/modern/chuck-yeager.htm

Before Yeager did it, people thought it was impossible to break the sound barrier in flight. But he proved them wrong, even flying the plane while nursing two cracked ribs.

5 Vehicles That Were Crossover Before There Were Crossovers

auto.howstuffworks.com/car-models/crossover-cars/5-vehicles-that-were-crossover-before-there-were-crossovers.htm

Some vehicles were simply ahead of their time, with features from cars and trucks. Read about 5 vehicles that were crossover before there were crossovers.

How Ballpoint Pens Work

home.howstuffworks.com/pen.htm

Before the handy ballpoint, getting a few sentences onto paper was a pretty involved task. Find out how the ballpoint pen stores and manages its own ink supply to make writing a snap.

Who was Marco Polo?

history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/who-was-marco-polo.htm

Marco Polo was an 11th-century Italian explorer responsible for bringing information about China to Europe. Read about Marco Polo and his biography.

Allies Bomb Northern Nazi Germany: June 1943-December 1943

history.howstuffworks.com/world-war-ii/allies-bomb-northern-nazi-germany.htm

This World War II timeline highlights key events from June 1943-December 1943. Get details on the Allies' bombing of Nazi Germany, and more.

How Agent Orange Worked

science.howstuffworks.com/agent-orange.htm

UAT 0- Agent Orange was a potent herbicide and defoliant used in large quantities during the Vietnam War. Learn about Agent Orange and its terrible legacy.

10 Scientific Breakthroughs We Literally Couldn't Live Without

science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/scientific-experiments/5-scientific-breakthroughs-we-couldnt-live-without.htm

You might argue we have scientists to thank for our own survival. What breakthroughs have kept the human race from dying out?

How do you keep a safe house safe?

people.howstuffworks.com/safe-house.htm

A safe house works for both good guys and bad guys, keeping them hidden and secure. There's a safe house mentioned in the Bible, and safe houses during WWII.

How the Greatest Generation Works

people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/generation-gaps/greatest-generation.htm

What was so special about the Greatest Generation? Learn about the Greatest Generation -- and how they got the name -- at HowStuffWorks.

271 - 280