Napam
Napam, also known as napalm, is an incendiary agent that was widely used in warfare. It is typically a mixture of a gelling agent and a volatile petrochemical, such as gasoline or kerosene. The gelling agent causes the fuel to thicken, allowing it to stick to surfaces and burn for longer periods. This property makes it particularly effective as an anti-personnel weapon.
The development of napalm began in the early 1940s during World War II. Scientists at Harvard University,
Napalm was first deployed in combat during the Pacific theater of World War II. Its use was
The use of napalm has been highly controversial due to its indiscriminate and horrific effects. While not