Flame On: U.S. Incendiary Weapons, 1918-1945

Flame On: U.S. Incendiary Weapons, 1918-1945 - Paperback

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Flame On: U.S. Incendiary Weapons, 1918-1945 - Paperback

Flame On: U.S. Incendiary Weapons, 1918-1945 - Paperback

by John W. Mountcastle
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Book Overview

by John W. Mountcastle (Author)

A concise history of the development and use of incendiary weapons--flamethrowers, incendiary bombs, napalm, and more--by the American military in the twentieth century, with a focus on World War II.

  • Describes how the U.S. created its incendiary weapons program virtually from scratch during World War II
  • Pivotal episodes include Omaha Beach on D-Day and the skilled performance of an armored flamethrower battalion in the Pacific
  • Also covers the history of incendiaries from ancient times to World War II and through Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm

    Author Biography

    Brig. Gen. John Mountcastle, USA (Ret.), was the U.S. Army's chief of military history from 1994 to 1998. A graduate of the Virginia Military Institute and Duke University and a veteran of Vietnam, he also taught at West Point. He lives near Richmond, Virginia.

    Number of Pages: 224
    Dimensions: 0.5 x 8.9 x 6 IN
    Illustrated: Yes
    Publication Date: March 01, 2016
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    ISBN9780811716895
    Author John W. Mountcastle
    PublisherStackpole Books Gpq
    GenreHistory
    FormatPaperback
    PublishedMarch 2016
    LanguageENG- English
    Pages224
    Weight1.0 lb
    Target AudienceAdults
    Print SizeStandard Print

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