1940 Hercules Explosion - Words and Coffee
In 1940, the Hercules Powder Company of Kenvil, NJ experienced its worst - but by no means only explosion. Detected over 100 miles away, it resulted in 50 deaths and hundreds injured. While sabotage appeared likely, it was by no means confirmed.
Links:
https://wesverde.com/
https://linktr.ee/wesverde
Sources:
https://retrospytales.com/ww2-mystery-deadly-1940-explosion-at-us-arms-factory
"Secret Intelligence in the 20th Century" by Heike Bungert, et al.
https://weirdnj.com/stories/local-heroes-and-villains/camp-nordland-bund/
http://www.roxburynewjersey.com/hercules.htm
Newspapers:
The Central New Jersey Home News
The Daily Standard
The Morning Call
The Daily Register
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