Christopher Hassiotis

In this lively discussion, Christopher Hassiotis, a passionate historian and returning contributor, dives into the wacky world of military prototypes. He shares the bizarre tale of Admiral Popov's round ships, which sank faster than they could float. The Gyrojet rocket bullets, designed for thrilling uses, fell flat due to reliability issues. Christopher also unveils the quirky Confederate double-barreled chain cannon, while Ben describes the fascinating yet impractical ball tank. The quirks and failures of military innovation never sounded so entertaining!