Weapons of Mass Destruction and Chemical Corps in Light of Czech Military Periodicals of 1920-2020

Abstract

: Research into the historiography of the use of Weapons of Mass Destruction involves an excursion of the study of recent problems of Chemical Corps in the literature. Four basic periods have been identified in the development of the theory of Chemical Corps and the concept of use of Weapons of Mass Destruction. 1. The First World War and the foundation of Czechoslovakia as a period of changes in the principles of military leadership. 2. The period after the end of World War II, reflection on threats in the form of development of Chemical Corps, take‑over of Soviet doctrine and military research objectives. 3. 1990s as a period characterized by an accent on the Gulf War and the introduction of new technical means of Chemical Corps. 4. Beginning of the 21st century and the threat of ultra‑terrorism, the development of specialized capabilities of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defence. The researched articles illustrate the originality of scientific thinking and the social contribution of scientific literature to the defence sector.