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Incendiary bombs, also known as fire bombs, were used as an effective bombing weapon in WWII . The large shells of the bombs would be filled with an initial Explosive , which would start off a raging fire. The fire would burn at extreme temperatures that could destroy most buildings. The Bombing Of Dresden In World War II , and to a lesser degree the 1943 Bombing Of Hamburg , remains a source of controversy to this day. Modern incendiary bombs usually contain Thermite , made from Aluminium and Iron (III) Oxide . The most effective formula is 25% aluminium and 75% iron oxide. It takes very high temperatures to ignite, but when alight, it can burn through solid Steel . It is used to burn through heavy Armor or as a quick Welding mechanism. White Phosphorus is also used in incendiary bombs. Use of incendiary weapons against civilian targets was banned by Protocol III of the 1980 Convention On Certain Conventional Weapons . SEE ALSO
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