War and the Fountain Pen

War, by definition, is a terrible thing. It brings terror, destruction, pain, suffering, loss, death, and much more. But at the same time, great advances in the things of civilization can and do occur as a result of such conflict. It's easy to notice the great advances that have come out of war, such as better transportation and better healthcare. It's less easy to notice the little things of everyday life, such as better fabrics. better methods for preserving food, and better tools for rec...