The Development of British Incendiary Bombs during the Period of the 1939-45 World War
Abstract
This monograph traces the development of British incendiary bombs during World War II, 1939-1945. It is written throughout from the point of view of the design of the bombs. Modifications to fillings or change of fillings are noted only briefly unless such changes caused changes in the design of the bomb case or other components. For convenience, however, the bombs are classified according to their type of filling. Brief outlines of the operational use of incendiary bombs and the choice of incendiary bombs for a particular target are included. A statement of the general principles of design of incendiary bombs to meet operational requirements is provided, and the application of these principles is described in the detailed examinations of the bombs that have been developed to date. The detailed survey of the work carried out on the individual bombs includes investigations that were fruitless as well as those that gave successful results. The monograph is divided into six sections: Section 1 -- General, Section 2 -- Magnesium-Thermite Type Bombs, Section 3 -- Non-Magnesium Type Bombs, Section 4 -- Jet Type Bombs, Section 5 -- Dust Type Bombs, and Section 6 -- Appendices and Bibliography. Each section is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a specific bomb.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1946
- Accession Number
- ADA474302
Entities
People
- G. T. Bolan