War of nerves chemical warfare from world war I to Al-Qaeda

Statesmen, generals, and diplomats have long debated the military utility and morality of chemical warfare. In 1925, the use of chemical weapons in war was prohibited by international treaty; in 1997 the ban on the use of chemical weapons was extended to cover their development, production, and stoc...

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Main Author: Tucker, Jonathan B. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York Pantheon Books 2006
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Call Number :UG 447 .T83 2006

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