17th April, 2024
TANISHA ROY
History is rife with destructive weapons, but some are devastating forces that forever altered warfare.
The first true automatic machine gun revolutionized battlefield tactics, causing horrific casualties in World War I.
Unleashing unimaginable destructive power, their mere existence has shaped global geopolitics since World War II.
Mounted knights dominated European battlefields for centuries, their charge and weaponry instilling terror.
Incendiary weapons and their uncontrollable flames caused widespread devastation in ancient and modern warfare.
Increased accuracy and range transformed warfare, making marksmanship a decisive factor on the battlefield.
Diseases weaponized to spread plagues and pandemics, causing immense suffering across civilizations.
Gasses and toxins in their deployment in World War I and beyond led to horrific injuries and long-lasting consequences.
Modern weaponization of information and technology can disrupt critical infrastructure and cripple nations.
Humanity's ingenuity sadly extends to creating ever-deadlier weapons. May we learn to prioritize peace over destructive power.