Explosives and Espionage in WWII

The video discusses the role of the CeX training manual in the development of the OSS, highlighting the importance of live explosives training. It covers the global conflict with Germany and Japan, the invention and use of plastic explosives, and Frank Gleon's mission in Central China. The narrative includes the innovative use of composition C disguised as dinner rolls to sabotage Japanese infrastructure.

What was the primary role of the CeX training manual in the development of the OSS?

• It was a source of weapons.

• It was used to recruit new members.

• It served as a basic template.

• It provided financial support.

What was Frank Gleon's specialty at the secret school in Maryland?

• Espionage

• Demolitions

• Cryptography

• Navigation

Why was training with live explosives considered necessary despite the risks?

• To save costs on training materials

• To prepare recruits for real combat situations

• To impress military officials

• To test new explosive technologies

What was a key advantage of plastic explosives during World War II?

• They were cheaper than other explosives.

• They were easy to manufacture.

• They were inert and malleable.

• They were lightweight and easy to transport.

What was the main mission of Frank Gleon in Central China?

• To negotiate peace with Japanese forces

• To train Chinese soldiers

• To destroy Japanese transport links

• To gather intelligence on Japanese movements

What was the composition C also known as?

• A cooking ingredient

• A harmless powder

• A type of flour

• A violent poison

What mistake did the cook make with the composition C?

• He ate it thinking it was flour.

• He used it as a spice.

• He used it to clean the kitchen.

• He sold it to the Japanese.

How did Frank Gleon and his team use the dinner roll bombs?

• To feed their troops

• To trade with local villagers

• As a distraction for enemy forces

• To smuggle explosives past guards

What was the primary target of Frank Gleon's operations with the Chinese nationalists?

• Communication towers

• Japanese supply ships

• Japanese military bases

• Rail and road links

Approximately how many bridges did Frank Gleon and his team destroy?

• Over 100

• Over 50

• Over 150

• Over 200