Booby Traps!: The History of Deadly Devices, from World War I to Vietnam

The book explores the relationship between warfare and technological advancement, particularly in the development of explosives throughout the twentieth century. It delves into various lethal devices such as booby traps, mines, and remote-controlled explosives, highlighting how they are designed to activate in unsuspecting situations. The focus is on the ingenuity behind these deadly innovations, which are often concealed in everyday objects, turning them into deadly traps for unsuspecting individuals.