Now the Gear Will Start: The Gadgetry of World War II

0atwong • 5th Jun 2008 • Conversation Pieces

Now the Gear Will Start: The Gadgetry of World War II
Granted, there isnt much in the way of recognizable gadgetry in my new book, Now the Hell Will Start: One Soldiers Flight from the Greatest Manhunt of World War II. Most of the action takes place in the Indo-Burmese jungle, circa World War II—long before the advent of the integrated circuit. But that doesnt mean American GIs were entirely without nifty gear, much of which helped spur the development of our beloved modern toys. Read on for a rundown of three vital gadgets that took shape during the epic Allies vs. Axis throwdown, when geeks saved the world and my yarns anti-hero went on the lam.