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SCI & TECH● LOW1h ago · Oct 8, 2026, 8:00 AM

Ten Wartime Technologies at America’s 250th

War on the Rocks · north america

For America’s 250th anniversary, Cogs of War ran ten essays on innovations forged in wartime that subsequently diffused throughout the civilian economy, or had a lasting impact on society, governance, and Americans’ relationship with technology. We received submissions on a wide range of technologies, ranging from a copying lathe built for musket stocks after the War of 1812 to the stealth bomber. Over the last few weeks, subscribers to our free newsletter voted, and we’re pleased to announce the winners of our contest below.One idea surfaced in most of the essays: Historical

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