Chemical Weapons and Warfare

Chemical weapons and warfare appear to be increading phenomena across the world. Chemical weapons have been used for mitlenia in the form of poised arrows but its history can be traced back to ancient period. As far as the chemical warfare is concerned, the first full-scale deployment of chemical agents was during World War-1. Originating in the School Battle of Ypres, April 22, 1915. The book scatters light on diverse aspects of chemical weapons and warfare in a meaningful way. Table of Contents: Introduction Chemical Warfare Chemical Corps Chemical Weapons Convention Types of Chemical Wespons Medical Aspects of Nuclear, Biologica and Chemical Warfare Chemical Weapon Proliferation Chemical Weaponry in Ancient, Medieval and Pre-World War I Chemical Weapons Ban Chemical Weapons Act 1996 Bibliography Index Read more