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Japanese Balloon Battle

Posted by michael on from the kaboom! dept.

mw2040 writes "Slate reports on a little-known method used by the Japanese during WWII - hydrogen-filled paper balloons with deadly payloads floated without a guidance-system across the Pacific. Both amazing low-tech warfare and a cautionary tale about censorship during wartime. More links (even one for our neighbors to the North) (shamelessly stolen from the article)."

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  1. Re: Japanese Balloon Battle by manavendra · · Score: 0, Troll

    Was this the original Battle Royale? :-)

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  2. Re:Not exactly ..... by zbuffered · · Score: 0, Troll

    Dude, you can get arrested for this shit. You could even get CmdrTaco in trouble. Haven't you been watching the news? Patriot act.

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  3. Re:Speaking of censorship.... by Abundantes · · Score: 0, Troll

    If you ask me, you'll see more of this in the future, since George W. and his bunch are heavily into discrediting natural sciences in favour of religious contents in school... I mean you didn't elect him in the first place so you're hardly accountable, but I'm really happy that I don't live in the US. In case you wonder, have a look at www.iht.com and www.nyt.com on topics like sciences in schools... If I were you I'd have a serious word with my representative. It's your country after all.

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  4. Re:Balloon by biglig2 · · Score: 0, Troll

    Well, I say that whatever your plan is, damaging Canada is always going to be a bonus.

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  5. Re:Not exactly ..... by dustinbarbour · · Score: 0, Troll

    Silly Afghans can't tell the difference between a weapon and an MRE.. See what happens when your nation is governed by religious fanatics?

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