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∙ 13y agoAO was the mission of the USAF and they dropped that material via aircraft to destroy forests. Napalm could be either dropped, again, mostly by the USAF, but Naval/Marine aircraft also dropped the ordnance, and US Navy riverine boats such as their "Monitor" which was armed with a 40mm or 105mm cannon in a single turret had additional turrets for firing flame (a form of napalm).
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∙ 12y agoNape cleared forests quickly but temporarily; agent orange cleared them slowly but almost permanently.
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Who put Polystyrene in the napalm bomb?
Napalm is a mixture of a thickening gelling agent and petroleum or a similar fuel for use in an incendiary device. It consist on polystyrene (46 parts), gasoline (33 parts) and benzene (21 parts). Napalm was first developed in 1942 by Harvard researchers cooperating with the U.S. army and used in bombs and flame throwers by mixing a powdered aluminum soap of naphthalene with palpitate (hence napalm). No one is claiming credit for the development of napalm.
Why did the US use napalm and Agent orange in it's fight against thevietcong?
Because North Vietnamese and Viet Cong fighters used jungle foliage to their advantage to conceal positions, napalm and Agent Orange was used to clear vegetation. The napalm was used over suspected and known enemy positions, and Agent Orange was sprayed around U.S. positions to clear approaches around fighting positions of all foliage so perimeter posts could easily see any enemy approaching.
American soldiers used agent orange to?
American soldiers (US Army) didn't use agent orange. American airmen (US Air Force) deployed it from their aircraft during Operation Ranch Hand. Mission: Destroy forests (vegetation) on the ground in RVN (Republic South Vietnam).
Was napalm used in the Korean War?
Napalm was used in the Vietnam war. Operation Rolling Thunder was backed up by the phosphorous and napalm bombs It caused a great deal suffering in Vietnam giving many innocent civilians dreadful burns. Also, during the Tet Offensive Napalm was used in Khe Sahn in Operation Niagra to try to stop the offensive of the NVA on the military compound.
Which of the following reasons best explains why the American military relied on new technologies such as Agent Orange and napalm during the Vietnam War?
To counter Vietnamese Communists' use of guerrilla warfare
What was the napalm in the Vietnam war?
Napalm was used by the US Army because the Vietcong( North Vietnam) used guerrilla tactics and there jungles were so think the us army had to find a way throw with out getting attack from surprise. The napalm is a jelly based atomic bomb that set the jungle on fire. napalm was not the only thing they used they also use agent orange witch was a pesticide that killed the plants.
Who put Polystyrene in the napalm bomb?
Napalm is a mixture of a thickening gelling agent and petroleum or a similar fuel for use in an incendiary device. It consist on polystyrene (46 parts), gasoline (33 parts) and benzene (21 parts). Napalm was first developed in 1942 by Harvard researchers cooperating with the U.S. army and used in bombs and flame throwers by mixing a powdered aluminum soap of naphthalene with palpitate (hence napalm). No one is claiming credit for the development of napalm.
Why did the US use napalm and Agent orange in it's fight against thevietcong?
Because North Vietnamese and Viet Cong fighters used jungle foliage to their advantage to conceal positions, napalm and Agent Orange was used to clear vegetation. The napalm was used over suspected and known enemy positions, and Agent Orange was sprayed around U.S. positions to clear approaches around fighting positions of all foliage so perimeter posts could easily see any enemy approaching.
When was agent orange used in the Panama Canal Zone?
The United States has never admitted to the use of agent orange in the Panama Canal Zone.
American soldiers used agent orange to?
American soldiers (US Army) didn't use agent orange. American airmen (US Air Force) deployed it from their aircraft during Operation Ranch Hand. Mission: Destroy forests (vegetation) on the ground in RVN (Republic South Vietnam).
DID THE US USE AGENT ORANGE IN PANAMA CANAL ZONE?
no
Was napalm used in the Korean War?
Napalm was used in the Vietnam war. Operation Rolling Thunder was backed up by the phosphorous and napalm bombs It caused a great deal suffering in Vietnam giving many innocent civilians dreadful burns. Also, during the Tet Offensive Napalm was used in Khe Sahn in Operation Niagra to try to stop the offensive of the NVA on the military compound.
When was agent orang use in the canal zone?
The United States has never admitted to the use of agent orange in the Panama Canal Zone.
Is the use of napalm leagal?
Of course not
What resistance did North Vietnamese use to fight the American military?
Agent orange
What did the US military use to kill plant life in Vietnam?
Agent Orange
Which of the following reasons best explains why the American military relied on new technologies such as Agent Orange and napalm during the Vietnam War?
To counter Vietnamese Communists' use of guerrilla warfare
