Generalul român ce a inventat un proiectil unic în lume. Refuzat de armată, a ajuns primar și aghiotant regal • Newsweek România

General Ion Perticari, a Romanian general and inventor, created a unique projectile but faced rejection from the military. After leaving the army, he became a mayor and was later recalled by King Carol I. Perticari, born into a noble family, had a distinguished military career and designed advanced artillery pieces. Despite his innovations, the army opted for inferior imported models. His dual-purpose projectile was effective but also rejected for mass production. After resigning, he engaged in local administration and diplomacy, representing Romania in international negotiations. He served in World War I and passed away in 1919, with his legacy largely forgotten until recent times.