Arsenal
The history and evolution of the weapons that shaped civilizations
Arsenal: The Lee-Enfield Rifle - The Fastest Bolt-Action in Military History
The Lee-Enfield's rear-locking bolt and 10-round magazine made it the backbone of British and Commonwealth armies for over a century. Few military rifles have earned such consistent loyalty.
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Arsenal: The Dacian Falx - The Weapon That Made Rome Redesign Its Helmet
The Dacian falx was a curved iron blade that struck from angles Roman shields could not cover. It was effective enough against Roman legionaries that Rome changed its standard equipment in response - a distinction almost no other ancient weapon can claim.
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Arsenal: The Flamethrower from Greek Fire to Vietnam
From the Byzantine navy's Greek fire to the American M2 in the Pacific island-hopping campaign, the flamethrower has been warfare's most psychologically devastating weapon. Here is its full history.
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Arsenal: The Bazooka
From a two-man team in the Tunisian desert to the rocket launchers that shaped modern infantry combat, the bazooka gave the foot soldier a fighting chance against the tank.
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