The Riddle of the Rhine: Chemical Strategy in Peace and War

by Victor Lefebure

""The Riddle of the Chemical Strategy in Peace and War"" by Victor Lefebure is a historical account of the development and use of chemical warfare during World War I. The book focuses on the role of Germany in the development of chemical weapons, particularly the use of poison gas, and the efforts of the Allies to counteract these weapons. Lefebure provides a detailed analysis of the chemical industry in Germany and the ways in which it was utilized to produce and distribute chemical weapons. He also describes the impact of chemical warfare on the soldiers who were exposed to it, as well as the civilians who were affected by gas attacks. The book is a comprehensive study of the use of chemical weapons in World War I and their impact on the course of the war.1923. With a preface by Marshal Foch. An account of the critical struggle for power and for the decisive war initiative. The campaign fostered by the great Rhine factories, and the pressing problems which they represent. A matter of preeminent public interest concerning the sincerity of disarmament, the future of warfare, and the stability of peace. The book describes the development of chemical (gas) warfare in a most readable fashion. The main idea of the book was to dissuade the League of Nations from banning chemical weapons since, at the time, the Allies had the ascendancy. Explanatory; The German Surprise; The Allied Reaction; Intensive Chemical Warfare; Chemical Warfare Organizations; The Struggle for the Initiative; Review of Production; American Developments; German Chemical Policy; Lines of Future Development; Humane or Inhumane? Chemical Warfare and Disarmament.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

292 pages, Hardcover

First published February 21, 2001

Reviews

[Sherry · Rating 3 out of 5]

While informative, this book was rather dry, and it was a bit difficult to read, knowing what came after the chemical warfare of WW1.