59K views · 1.3K reactions | From Prohibition gangsters to WWII paratroopers, the Thompson submachine gun earned its place as one of the most iconic weapons of the 20th century. But beyond the “Tommy Gun” legend lies a history of strange prototypes, forgotten variants, and global adaptations—from the trench-clearing Persuader to Chinese Tokarev conversions. This is the full story. | Simple History | Facebook

The Thompson submachine gun, also known as the "Tommy Gun," is a historical firearm with an interesting and lengthy history. #engineering | Interesting Engineering

MP18 vs Thompson 1921(tommy gun): The First Submachine Guns Duel

19K views · 237 reactions |  The terrorists who carried out the shooting attack at Ramot Junction in Jerusalem used a makeshift “Carlo” submachine gun, also known as the Carl Gustav, according to images from the scene. | ILTV | Facebook