Exploding Coal: An Invention by American Civil War Spies
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There have always been underhand tactics in the arena of war. During the American Civil War, there was the invention of coal torpedoes, which were exploding pieces of fake coal. These were invented by a Dublin born man, Thomas Edgeworth Courtenay. His invention went on to have a revival during the Second World War. How … Continue reading Exploding Coal: An Invention by American Civil War Spies →