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© 1962 Larry Burrow
It is by its extensive use in Vietnam by U.S. forces that Napalm has become one of the most famous weapon and one of the most emblematic of military amok, familiarly known as "Nape" by GI
The Napalm is composed of 46% polystyrene (a type of plastic), 33% gasoline and 21% of benzene. When he dropped the temperature is over 1200 degrees Celsius and it sucks all the oxygen in the air suffocating those who are not directtement burned. It also has the property to stick to objects and people.
In addition to its lethal power, the psychological impact caused by this weapon is very popular with the military hierarchy. In addition, ecosystems are affected by napalm destroyed for several years.
It was used during the Second World War in Europe for the first time against the town of Royan. Historian Howard Zinn, while the Air Force pilot, describes in his memoirs that the bombers were launched in 1200 on the night of 13 to 14 April 1945 on the last pocket of German resistance and napalm were used to it. Napalm was also used on German cities.
In 1980, its use against civilian populations was banned by a UN convention unies.Les United States of America did not sign the agreement.
During the invasion of Iraq in 2003 the United States used incendiary bombs around the bridges in particular for cleaning.

    "We" napalm "bridges and their surroundings," said Col. Randolph Alles in a recent interview. "Unfortunately, there were people that we saw in the video (from cockpit)." (...) "They were Iraqi soldiers, and it's not a pleasant way to die," he added. (...) The generals love napalm. ... He has a great psychological impact. "
    - San Diego Union-Tribune, August 2003