The 1943 Bombing of Bari and the Development of Alkylating Chemotherapeutics

Toxic History! by Adam Blumenberg

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The German bombing of Bari, Italy in December 1943 had disastrous consequences for the Allies. Learn more about the mysterious cargo in the port that day, the Allied cover-up that followed, and the diligent detective work that contributed to the discovery of modern cancer therapy.

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ChemotherapyChemical weaponsWar