Us Tactics - Napalm

Question 1

What is Napalm?

Answer 1

•A jelly-like substance that, when lit, sticks to practically anything and burns at an incredibly hot temperature

Question 2

What are the effects of Napalm on the human body?

Answer 2

• Unbearably painful

* Almost always cause death

Question 3

Napalm was first used in flamethrowers. Who were they used by, where were they used and what were they used for?

Answer 3

• Used by American ground troops
• Used in forests in the hope of finding the Communists. Sometimes used on people which caused horrific injuries and burns.

Question 4

Why was it an unpopular tactic and what did it lead to for the public?

Answer 4

•The American media released thousands of pictures and videos about it’s effects which led to a lot of protests and they thought it was too brutal.