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Other common names for white phosphorus munitions include WP and the slang terms Willie Pete and Willie Peter, which are derived from William Peter, the World War II phonetic alphabet rendering of the letters WP. [2]
Dec 15, 2022 · White phosphorous, or Willie Pete, is a versatile and dangerous weapon that can be used as an incendiary, a smoke screen, or a signaling device. Learn about its history, effects, and legality in different contexts, such as World War II, Vietnam, and Israel.
The M34 white phosphorus smoke grenade or "Willie Pete" was a smoke / incendiary grenade manufactured by Rocky Mountain Arsenal [1] from the late 1950s and used by U.S. forces during the Vietnam War and was also used during the First Gulf War. The M34 WP Grenade replaced the World War II M15 WP grenade.
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Aug 15, 2021 · The M34 white phosphorus grenade, AKA “Willie Pete,” is a smoke and incendiary grenade that was made by Rocky Mountain Arsenal. It was used extensively by American forces in Vietnam and the ...
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Willy Pete is a chemical compound that can be used for smoke screens, incendiary purposes, or signaling in warfare. Learn about its controversial history, recent uses by Israel and the U.S., and how to survive a direct attack.
Dec 8, 2023 · In the Vietnam War, the term “Willy Peter” was used to refer to white phosphorous. The term was used simply because the initials are the same as the initials of the substance.
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