Fig. 3From: Beyond the burn: Studies on the physiological effects of flamethrowers during World War IIThe cover page of the Feb-Mar 1944 Chemical Warfare Bulletin article written by Lt. Col. Orbie Bostick arguing that the flamethrower is an instant “mercy killer.” The Marine in the photograph is carrying an M1 flamethrower and is inspecting the remains of several Japanese soldiers following a flame attackBack to article page