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Paperback cover has some wear around edges and corners. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This copy of the “USAMRICD’s Medical Management of Chemical Casualties Handbook” offers a rare glimpse into the United States military’s efforts to prepare for and respond to chemical warfare threats during the late 20th century. Published by the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense, this handbook represents a critical resource for medical professionals tasked with treating victims of chemical attacks or accidents. While the specter of chemical warfare has haunted military strategists since World War I, the development of increasingly potent nerve agents and other chemical weapons during the Cold War era heightened the urgency for comprehensive medical countermeasures. This volume likely served as a vital reference for military medical personnel, detailing the physiological effects of various chemical agents and outlining protocols for diagnosis, decontamination, and treatment. Despite its utilitarian purpose, the handbook stands as a sobering reminder of the ongoing pursuit of defensive measures against the horrors of chemical warfare, a pursuit that continues to this day in the face of evolving threats and technological advancements.
