ISBN: 9781334744846 - the poison war (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the harrowing realities of chemical warfare during the early 20th century, offering a chilling exposÃÂ of the German military's deployment of poison gas and other toxic weapons. The author meticulously details the various poisonous substances used, their methods of delivery, and their devastating effects, drawing on firsthand accounts, scientific research, and historical precedent. The book vividly paints a picture of the battlefield, exposing the systematic poisoning of Allied forces through the use of long-range artillery shells laced with white phosphorus, as well as poisoned rifle cartridges. This work examines the ethical and legal dimensions of chemical warfare, referencing historical examples from ancient Rome and the Hague Conventions, and underscores the moral implications of using poison as a weapon, arguing that the Germans' actions constitute a violation of both international law and the basic tenets of civilized warfare. The book's insights offer a stark reminder of the barbarity of chemical warfare, serving as a cautionary tale about the consequences of resorting to such inhumane tactics. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…