How to Break the Trenches (8)

Though Nikolai's efforts weren't entirely in vain, ultimately there were no "era-transcending new weapons 20 years ahead of technology!"

Because what Nikolai remembered was just the practical aspects of specific weapons - their effectiveness in various scenarios, their tactical applications on the battlefield, and their designated combat roles. He lacked the intricate details of their developmental processes, the complex engineering challenges overcome during their creation, or the countless technological innovations and design iterations that brought them to their final forms.