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Tango01  | 28 Feb 2025 5:24 p.m. PST |
"Although some of the international connections concerning the disapproval of the research and usage of BW were seemingly strong during World War II and after Japan's surrender, the U.S. appears to have started its secrecy campaign on the topic at least as early as 1943. Some connections were stronger, such as that between the U.S. and the U.K., who frequently shared their pre-war reports on BW—even if this connection later weakened once
the U.S. occupied Japan. When the U.S. started its own, well organized BW studies at Camp Detrick in 1943, doubts and confusion arose about the worldwide communication of observed enemy activities involving BW usage. The topic was acknowledged as somewhat sensitive due to the potential panic it could cause among civilians and military troops, if any news should be leaked. In 1943, reports of Japanesenese atrocities towards American troops were discussed by President Roosevelt, MacArthur and the Joint Chief of Staff, who debated whether or not to release the information to the public. MacArthur himself first suggested sharing the information, but quickly reversed his opinion…" link
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shows off the U.S. infantry from the Flames of War starter set.