Mark 77 bomb - Article Index

Encyclopedia - Mark 77 Bomb: Encyclopedia Ii - Mark 77 Bomb - Use In Iraq And Afghanistan
MK-77s were used by the US Marine Corps during the First Gulf War and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Approximately 500 were dropped, reportedly...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - White Phosphorus Weapon: Encyclopedia - White Phosphorus Weapon
White phosphorus is a common allotrope of the chemical element phosphorus which has found extensive military application as an incendiary...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Us Occupation Of Fallujah: Encyclopedia - Us Occupation Of Fallujah
The US occupation of Fallujah began in April 2003, one month following the 2003 Invasion of Iraq. Fallujah was one of the most peaceful a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - White Phosphorus Weapon: Encyclopedia Ii - White Phosphorus Weapon - History
WP is believed to have been first used by Fenian arsonists in the 19th century in the form of a solution of WP in carbon disulfide. When ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Us Occupation Of Fallujah: Encyclopedia Ii - Us Occupation Of Fallujah - Insurgency
Prior to 2004, Fallujah was the most dangerous area for coalition military troops during the occupation of Iraq. Since the occupation beg...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Operation Phantom Fury: Encyclopedia Ii - Operation Phantom Fury - Timeline
Fallujah was one of the most peaceful areas of the country just after the fall of Saddam. There was very little looting and the new mayor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Operation Phantom Fury: Encyclopedia Ii - Operation Phantom Fury - White Phosphorus Controversy
On 9 November, 2005 the Italian state-run broadcaster RAI ran a documentary titled "Fallujah, The Hidden Massacre" depicting the United S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Operation Phantom Fury: Encyclopedia Ii - Operation Phantom Fury - Aftermath Of The Battle
The city suffered extensive damage. Before the war, it was estimated that the city had 200 mosques. Some claim 60 of these had been destr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Operation Phantom Fury: Encyclopedia Ii - Operation Phantom Fury - Participating Units
Regimental Combat Team 1 (RCT-1) built around the 1st Marine Regiment 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Bn (3rd LAR) 3rd Bn, 1st Marines...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - White Phosphorus Weapon: Encyclopedia Ii - White Phosphorus Weapon - Arms Control Status
Use of white phosphorus against military targets (outside civilian areas) is not specifically banned by any treaty. However, there is a d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - White Phosphorus Weapon: Encyclopedia Ii - White Phosphorus Weapon - Effects On Humans
White phosphorus weapon - Effects of exposure to WP weapons. Incandescent particles of WP cast off by a WP weapon's initial explosion c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Us Occupation Of Fallujah: Encyclopedia Ii - Us Occupation Of Fallujah - 2003 Invasion Of Iraq
Fallujah was one of the most peaceful areas of the country just after the fall of Saddam because the majority of the residents were Sunni...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Operation Phantom Fury: Encyclopedia Ii - Operation Phantom Fury - Conduct Of The Battle
Ground operations began on the night of November 7, 2004 with the Iraqi 36th Commando Battalion attacking from the west and south, captur...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Us Occupation Of Fallujah: Encyclopedia Ii - Us Occupation Of Fallujah - Us-iraqi Offensive Of Nov 8 2004
See Operation Phantom Fury Journalists embedded with US military units, although limited in what they may report in order to protect the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Us Occupation Of Fallujah: Encyclopedia Ii - Us Occupation Of Fallujah - Aftermath
Residents were allowed to return to the city in mid-December after undergoing biometric identification, provided they wear their ID cards...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - White Phosphorus Weapon: Encyclopedia Ii - White Phosphorus Weapon - Applications
White phosphorus weapon - Smoke-screening agent. Weight-for-weight, phosphorus is the most effective smoke-screening agent known, for t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Operation Phantom Fury: Encyclopedia Ii - Operation Phantom Fury - Preparation For The Battle
Before beginning their attack, American and Iraqi forces established checkpoints around the city to preventing anyone from entering the c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - White Phosphorus Weapon: Encyclopedia Ii - White Phosphorus Weapon - Arms Control Status
Use of white phosphorus against military targets (outside civilian areas) is not specifically banned by any treaty. However, there is a d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mark 77 Bomb: Encyclopedia Ii - Mark 77 Bomb - Endnotes
Mark 77 bomb - Use in Iraq. Napalm by another name: Pentagon denial goes up in flames, Sydney Morning Herald, 9 August 2003 US admits ...   » Read the article