15 Historical Pictures That Are Really Shocking
Saturday, Aug 15, 2020, 9:45 pm
By:James Fraser
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The world was a completely different place a couple of centuries back. Until the 19th century, there was little to no good technology. The 19th century was the beginning of a completely new era the humans may not have imagined before. There was electricity. There were automobiles. Scientists developed advanced guns, bombs, and fighter jets that have taken wars to an all new level. The following fifteen shocking pictures will take you back to the 19th and 20th centuries, to show some of the shocking and interesting moments of the scary olden days.
10.Execution of a German Communist
Germany was a total mess during the first and second world wars. Communist Party of Germany was in existence from 1918 to 1933, until the arrival of Nazi rule. German forces killed numerous communists.
11.Testing a Bullet Proof Vest
In 1923, Protective Garment Corporation, a New York-based bulletproof vest maker, developed a lightweight bulletproof vest. Founders and salespersons of the company were photographed while giving a live demonstration to the police officials.
12.Samuel Reshevsky, the Youngest Chess Player to Beat Chess Masters
Samuel Reshevsky was a Polish man who moved to the United States. He was known for his chess skills. He learned the game when he was four years old. By the time he turned 8, he was able to defeat many top chess players around the world.
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