Bioterrorism“Drop the sword, for there is only one flesh to wound, and it is the only flesh of all mankind.” - Jonathan Lockwood HuieWhat is bioterrorism? Bioterrorism is an attack that involves the release of bacteria, viruses, and other harmful agents that can cause illness or death. Most of these agents are found in nature. Terrorists could use these biological agents as a weapon against the enemy to achieve their goals. Because these agents are extremely difficult to detect and in most cases do not show any symptoms for several hours or several days. So this is an effective and cheap way for the terrorist to create public panic and social disorder without getting his own brother killed. Use of Biological Warfare Infectious diseases were recognized as potentially impacting people and enemies as early as 600 BC other enemy water supply sources were a common strategy that continued to be used during European wars, American Civil Wars, and even into the 20th century. th century. During World War I, the Germans shipped infected horses and cows w...