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

From gangster alleys to the frontlines of freedom, the Thompson submachine gun tells a story like no other. Nicknamed the “Chicago Typewriter,” it was once the symbol of organized crime in the 1920s. But by WWII, it had earned a new reputation as a trusted weapon in the hands of Allied soldiers fighting tyranny. Favored by General Patton’s troops, the Tommy Gun became a battlefield legend. | History Exposed