Bat Bomb: World War II's Other Secret Weapon by COUFFER, JACK - 1992

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Austin: U. of Texas. VG+/Near Fine. 1992. 1st. hardcover. 8vo . 252pp . Hint of foxing to edges. .

1992. First Edition, Advanced Proof. Paperback. Near Fine. 21 x 13.5 cm. Octavo. 288pp. Uncorrected advanced review copy. Light shelf wear.

Austin: University of Texas, 1992. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 8vo.. Bizarre scheme to attach incendiary bombs to bats and release them over Japan. (ix) 252 pages, references, index, b/w photos; red cloth. Near fine; dust jacket very good-, light wear.

Austin, Texas: University of Texas Press, 1992. [1992] Hardcover and dustjacket, First Edition. Black paper/cloth binding, black and gilt lettering on spine, vintage photos, 252 pages. Condition of hardcover: Fine, As New (never read). Stored in temperature-controlled book cabinet -- free of smelly damp smells and smoker's smell. Dustjacket: Minor shelf wear, else Near Fine. It was World War II and anything was possible. All the United States had to do was to attach small incendiary bombs to millions of bats and release them over Japan's major cities. As the bats went to roost, a million fires would flare up in remote crannies of the wood and paper buildings common throughout Japan. When their cities were reduced to ashes, the Japanese would surely capitulate. This is the story of the unusual bat bomb project, or Project X-Ray. For everyone who relishes true tales of action and adventure, Bat Bomb is a must-read. Historical. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer… Read More

Austin, TX: University of Texas Press. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1992. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. 0292707908 . B&W Illustrations; This book is in Near Fine condition and has a Very Good+ dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket has some light rubbing and wear along with a couple of small edge tears. "Bat bombs were an experimental World War II weapon developed by the United States. The bomb consisted of a bomb-shaped casing with over a thousand compartments, each containing a hibernating Mexican free-tailed bat with a small, timed incendiary bomb attached. Dropped from a bomber at dawn, the casings would deploy a parachute in mid-flight and open to release the bats, which would then disperse and roost in eaves and attics in a 20–40-mile radius (32–64 km). The incendiaries, which were set on timers, would then ignite and start fires in inaccessible places in the largely… Read More

University Of Texas Press, Austin.. As New in As New dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; 1st Printing.. Hardcover. 0292707908 . Book is a hardcover. Book and dust jacket are in fine condition. Story of the "Bat Bomb" project or X-Ray Project in World War 2. Published by University of Texas Press. 251 pages. ; Standard Book Size.; 252 pages .