Demonstration of US Navy's new incendiary bomb and actual use during World War II on Peleliu Island

The transcript describes the deadly effectiveness of fire bombs demonstrated on Long Island, highlighting their ability to engulf everything within range with roaring flames. These bombs, more destructive than high-explosive blockbusters, were instrumental in the near-total destruction of Tokyo.

What was the location of the early demonstrations of the fire bombs?

• Long Island

• Tokyo

• Hiroshima

• Pearl Harbor

What materials were used in the fire bombs that made them so destructive?

• Uranium and plutonium

• Gasoline and magnesium

• Nitroglycerin and sulfur

• Coal and iron

How did the fire bombs compare to traditional explosive blockbusters?

• Not comparable

• More deadly

• Equally deadly

• Less deadly

What was the primary effect of the fire bombs on Tokyo?

• Minor damage

• Partial destruction

• Almost total destruction

• No significant impact

What was the significance of the fire bombs in warfare tactics?

• They were ineffective

• They marked a shift in tactics

• They were rarely used

• They were only used in training