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The Riddle of the Rhine Chemical Strategy in Peace and War
Hardcover
Technology & EngineeringWeapons of Mass DestructionWorld War I
ISBN13: 9781025951928
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 304
Weight: 1.33
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Riddle of the Rhine is a seminal exploration of the critical role chemical strategy played during the First World War and its enduring implications for international security. Written by Victor Lefebure, a British officer and scientist with first-hand experience in chemical warfare, the work provides a detailed analysis of the German chemical industry's dominance and how its infrastructure was seamlessly converted for military use. Lefebure argues that the Rhineland served as the logistical and industrial heart of chemical weapon production, presenting a unique challenge for post-war disarmament and peace.
The book delves into the technical and tactical developments of poison gas, the evolution of protective measures, and the strategic advantages gained through chemical innovation. Beyond the battlefield, it examines the complex relationship between industrial capacity and national defense, warning that as long as large-scale chemical manufacturing remains unregulated, the potential for rapid rearmament persists. The Riddle of the Rhine remains a vital historical document for understanding the birth of modern chemical warfare and the early efforts to control the most devastating technologies of the 20th century. It offers profound insights into military history, the ethics of science, and the geopolitics of the industrial age.
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