Research Catalog

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Description

1. 242 p. illus., ports., diagrs. facsims.; 24 cm.

Summary

1. The author records episodes during World War II when he became involved in projects requiring incendiary devices of assorted and unconventional types. Post-war projects include development of devices for student experimentation and teaching. He shows how the scientific method was used on a range of projects from designing a device to ignite oil slicks on water to creating a squirrel-proof birdfeeder.

Subject

1. Research
2. Chemical warfare
3. Research > United States
4. Chemical Warfare
5. United States

Contents

1. Before Pearl Harbor -- Napalm -- White phosphorus burster -- A fight to the finish with industrialists -- The Harvard candle -- Pocket incendiary -- The 500-pound bomb -- The city slicker and the Paul Revere -- Ignition of the 1,000-galloon oil slick -- Production of the first thousand Paul Revers -- Sabotage of motor vehicles -- Antitank grenade -- Bat bombs -- The book -- Destruction of documents in danger of confiscation -- The E-19 bomb -- Cortisone -- Antimalarials -- Training manual for OSS operators -- Alsos mission -- Equipment for students -- The movie -- Of cats and birds.

Owning institution

1. Harvard Library

Processing action (note)

1. committed to retain