USBWC Report of Meeting, January 2, 1945

Item Details

Title

USBWC Report of Meeting, January 2, 1945

Topics

This describes a meeting between the US Biological Warfare Committee (USBWC) and British and Canadian "visitors" at Camp Detrick .

Date

1945

Conclusions

Anthrax and botulinum toxin are being developed most intensely. One of the greatest struggles in overall BW development is producing in mass quantity without sacrificing stability. Discussed capabilities and technical limitations of crop-affecting agents and their dissemination. Mentions agents "X", "N", "US", "UL", "SI", "HI", "LA", "C", "E", "I", and "LO." Also discussed public relations aspects of BW.

Files

Source

Sarles, W. Camp Detrick Meeting. January 2, 1945.

Citation

“USBWC Report of Meeting, January 2, 1945,” Collection of Biothreat Risk Assessments (COBRA), accessed January 15, 2025, https://cobrabiosecurity.org/items/show/362.