What was Napalm?

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David P
May 9, 2016

It was a controversial weapon used in conflicts such Vietnam.

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Napalm was a burning petroleum jelly which on contact with humans stuck to them creating terrible injuries and death. Images of the use of napalm, in particular during the Tet offensive, with horrendous injuries on innocent children was a major factor in US public opinion turning against the war.

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