[Iris7]

There is pretty good evidence that Heydrich died from botulinum toxin. The story is that the British made up some botulinum grenades just for the operation. Quite pure botulinum toxin was loaded into the hand made casings with a spoon by an eminent British microbiologist, I forget his name. Heydrich's clinical history was consistant with this scenario.

Heydrich was a very effective administrator, certainly totally willing to break eggs, but more so, efficient in bringing the conquered territories into willing discipline. Interesting guy. The Brits figured him to be very extraordinarily dangerous (Czech industrial capacity very important in those days). My opinion is not fully formed, but this could be. Maybe Lidice was worth it.

Good work on this one, your point of view on the Crete affair interesting and useful, clear and to the point.

[SAMWolf]

Thanks Iris7. I'm glad US Army EOD gave me the excuse I needed to post it.