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[–] bathing_in_bismuth@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

So napalm in Vietnam was also permitted? (Besides Vietnam war being a giant shitshow but that is beside the point)

[–] prettybunnys@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Napalm was “justified” for its defoliant use and area denial.

It’s not … a very nice thing but also not the worst thing we dropped on the jungle.

[–] bathing_in_bismuth@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago

Firebombing is generally more effective in built-up areas, especially considering Vietnam's dense foliage

[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago

So napalm in Vietnam was also permitted?

... yes? Inciendiaries are still in use today.