America's Struggle with Chemical-Biological Warfare

by Albert J. Mauroni

Fear and ignorance have colored the perception of chemical and biological (CB) warfare both in the public and military spheres. Media coverage following the alleged gassing of sheep at Dugway Proving Ground in 1968 has led most people to believe that CB warfare is an unstoppable doomsday weapon of mass destruction. Yet, in 1972, General Creighton Abrams, the Army Chief of Staff, attempted to disestablish the Chemical Corps because he saw no need for...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0275967565
• ISBN13: 9780275967567
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO, LLC
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.2" x 6.3" x 9.4"