Special Projects Periodic Intelligence Report No. 1

Item Details

Title

Special Projects Periodic Intelligence Report No. 1

Topics

This is a summary of the significant reports received during the period regarding enemy capabilities and intentions.

Date

1944

Conclusions

Both Germany and Japan have the technical capability for large scale production of biological weapons and a historical interest in their use. Interception of a Japanese document reveals they believe the psychological effect of BW is very important and the pollution of water supplies is suggested as a principal method to be employed.

Files

Source

Special Projects Division Intelligence Branch. Periodic Intelligence Report. February 1 to March 23, 1944.

Citation

“Special Projects Periodic Intelligence Report No. 1,” Collection of Biothreat Risk Assessments (COBRA), accessed January 15, 2025, https://cobrabiosecurity.org/items/show/354.