The Crazy Bat Bomb of WW2 #history #ww2

The Unconventional Weapon: Bats in WWII

The Invention of Bat Bombs

• The concept originated from the inventor of Napalm, who designed a bat weapon that ultimately backfired.

• During World War II, a tiny incendiary device known as a 0.6 Napal fil cellulose capsule was developed.

• Over 1,000 bats were utilized in this project, each glued with the incendiary device directly to their fur.

• These bats were packed into a specialized bomb intended for deployment during military operations.

• The operational plan involved the bats flying towards targets and seeking dark hiding places to ignite their incendiary devices.