The Truth About Bacteriological Warfare (Translation)

The Truth About Bacteriological Warfare (Translation)

Memo of Japanese origin that discusses the alleged use of biological and chemical weapons by the Germans and Chinese to make the point that the risk is present and even increasing in peacetime. It then discusses the different threats posed by biological weapons and ways to prepare for and survive an attack.

1943

Concludes that biological weapons are a threat due to the history of use by the Germans and Chinese, difficulty of detection, potential to cause widespread death and incapacitation, and to destroy an economy. It says that in order to prepare for an attack one must focus on inoculations, avoiding untreated food/water, handwashing, and pest extermination. It seems that the purpose was to convince civilians to be diligent and aware of the threat.