Joseph Trevithick, The War Zone, Author at Task & Purpose

By Joseph Trevithick, The War Zone Dec 21, 2020

Analysis

Navy sends guided-missile submarine into Persian Gulf in not-so-subtle message to Iran

This is the first time an Ohio class guided missile submarine has been in the Persian Gulf in eight years.

By Joseph Trevithick, The War Zone Feb 10, 2017

History

Reports that local authorities brought stun grenades, unloaded missile launchers, and other military-style gear to break up protests at the...

By Joseph Trevithick, The War Zone Feb 1, 2017

Gear

During World War II, at the behest of the U.S. Army, Bell Laboratories tested sound suppressors for various firearms. The...

By Joseph Trevithick, The War Zone Jan 27, 2017

Gear

In 1968, SEALs serving in South Vietnam reported to the Navy that they needed more firepower. Back in the United...

By Joseph Trevithick, The War Zone Jan 24, 2017

Gear

When people think about U.S. Army equipment, what probably comes to mind are tanks, gunship helicopters, self-propelled artillery, and other...