Phosphorus Night Bombing During The First World War is a photograph by Library Of Congress/science Photo Library which was uploaded on February 24th, 2021.
Phosphorus Night Bombing During The First World War
Phosphorus night bombing during the First World War. Soldier silhouetted against exploding phosphorus incendiary bombs during a night-time attack at... more
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Phosphorus Night Bombing During The First World War
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Phosphorus night bombing during the First World War. Soldier silhouetted against exploding phosphorus incendiary bombs during a night-time attack at Gondrecourt-le-Chateau, France, during the First World War. The white phosphorus form of the element is highly flammable in air and toxic. Once it starts burning, it is difficult to extinguish. If it comes into contact with human skin it can cause severe burns that are difficult to treat. This United States Army Signal Corps photograph was taken on 15 August 1918.
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