# Evolutionary Military Inventories Thom Atkinson Collects the Military Kits of Various Wars By Mesel Isaac | Published 2014-09-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thom-atkinson References: [hiconsumption](http://hiconsumption.com/2014/08/visual-history-of-soldiers-inventories/) & [thomatkinson](http://thomatkinson.com/) In his [photography series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) entitled Soldiers' Inventories, Thom Atkinson shows us the military kit of soldiers throughout the ages. Soldiers' Inventories collects military kits of soldiers across 13 different wars, starting in 1244 with the Siege of Jerusalem and ending in 2014 with the War in Afghanistan. Throughout Thom Atkinson's series, we see the [evolution of warfare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/normandie-1944), from [simple swords and shields](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ottoman-seddlbahir-fortress), to antique flintlock pistols, and modern assault rifles. While Soldiers' Inventories is an impressive historical collection, one can't help but feel confronted and saddened by the seemingly endless wars the have plagued humanity when it's presented in such a way. Soliders' Inventories is an incredibly impressive series, one can only imagine how long it took Thom Atkinson to create it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Evolution of Military Inventories:** The photography series showcases the transformation of soldiers' kits throughout history, presenting opportunities for innovative advancements in military equipment. - **Warfare Technology Evolution:** The collection highlights the progression of weapons and gear used in different wars, signaling potential disruption in the defense industry. - **Historical Perspectives on Military Equipment:** The series offers insights into the changing needs and advancements in military inventories, inspiring new ideas and solutions for military suppliers. ### Where This Applies - **Defense and Security:** The evolving military inventories present opportunities for disruptive innovations in weaponry, protective gear, and intelligence systems. - **Historical Collections:** The photography series can inspire the creation of exhibits and museums showcasing the evolution of military technology. - **Photography and Art:** Artists and photographers can explore the concept of visual storytelling through historical military inventories, opening doors for unique artistic expressions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Military Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ukrainian-brand-rbtnk.md) - [Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-passport-series.md) - [Immigration System-Inspired Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passport-series.md) - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md) - [Punk History Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-war-of-the-three-kingdoms.md) - [Militaristic Winter-Ready Bag Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malice-bags.md) - [Rebellious Camo Boot Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soldier-x-timberland.md) - [Material Memory Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/normandie-1944.md) - [Medieval Design-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medival-design.md)