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Napalm is like thick, sticky gasoline. Used to set stuff on fire. Can be used in flamethrowers.

Agent Orange is a defoliant. Spray it on trees and the leaves fall off. The US used it in Vietnam to prevent the enemy from hiding in the jungle.

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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

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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.


What two weapons did us forces use to burn away the jungle?

U.S. forces primarily used napalm and Agent Orange to burn away the jungle during the Vietnam War. Napalm, a flammable gel, was used in aerial bombardments to create firestorms, while Agent Orange, a herbicide, was sprayed to defoliate trees and underbrush, making it easier to spot enemy positions. Both weapons had devastating effects on the environment and local populations.


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.


How is Naplam made?

Napalm is typically made by mixing a thickening agent, like polystyrene or gasoline, with a liquid fuel, like gasoline or diesel, before adding a gelating agent to create the sticky napalm substance. It is important to note that the production, possession, and use of napalm are regulated under international law due to its destructive and inhumane nature.


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).


Is napalm illegal to use in warfare?

Yes, napalm is considered illegal to use in warfare under international law.


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.


DID THE US USE AGENT ORANGE IN PANAMA CANAL ZONE?

no


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