#15: The Evolution of Warfare
The shocking introduction of ‘The Dictator’ during the Civil War—an enormous, 17,000-pound gun that moved on railways—ushered in unprecedented weapons of destruction, capturing public fascination with its deadly efficiency.

This colossal weapon revolutionized military strategy with its astonishing 2.5-mile firing range, necessitating 13-inch, 218-pound shells. The significance of artillery in warfare was forever altered, setting a new standard in the armaments race.