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Review Of Radioactivity, Military Use, And Health Effects Of Depleted Uranium Contents: radioactivity; origins of DU; applications; manufacturers; ammunition testing; combat & accidents; radiological effects; chemical toxicity; gulf war illness; and recommendations. Compiled by Vladimir S. Zajic, Ph.D. (Nuclear Physics). http://vzajic.tripod.com/contents.html#top
Depleted Uranium: Ethics Of The Silver Bullet A review of what DU is; modern applications; ethical analysis of DU munitions, with photos. By Iliya Pesic https://worldpol.wordpress.com/2007/11/19/depleted-uranium-ethics-of-the-silver-bullet-by-iliya-pesic/
"Depleted Uranium In Urine Of Soldiers" FAQ; also, uranium enrichment process; civilian & military uses of DU; and much more World Information Service on Energy – Uranium Project (WISE) http://www.wise-uranium.org/pdf/duusfaq.pdf
"Effects of radiation exposure on the human body" By Dr. Dan Bishop, (Ph.D. – Chemistry) http://www.wise-uranium.org/pdf/duusfaq.pdf
Campaign Against Depleted Uranium (CADU) a resource for action, and wealth of important information about uranium properties & risks. CADU is a founding member of the International Coalition to Ban Uranium Weapons (ICBUW) – now comprising over 102 member organizations in 27 countries.  http://www.cadu.org.uk/
International Coalition To Ban Uranium Weapons (ICBUW) https://www.icbuw.eu/en/.
FAQ: DU Testing Of Soldiers Wise Uranium Project. Overview and analysis of DU exposed veterans. http://www.wise-uranium.org/pdf/duusfaq.pdf
Gulf War Illness & Depleted Uranium, Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses Gulf War Illness and the Health of Gulf War Veterans: Scientific Findings and Recommendations Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, November 2008. http://www.bandepleteduranium.org/en/docs/82.pdf
"A Treatise On Military Weapons Containing The Radioactive Material: Depleted Uranium" An overview of DU use by the military from private scientists documenting a set of concerns that differ from the government. https://www.questia.com/library/journal/1P3-1499165071/a-treatise-on-military-weapons-containing-the-radioactive
“Depleted Uranium: All The Questions About Du And Gulf War Syndrome Are Not Yet Answered” International Coalition to Ban Uranium Weapons: Resources/Scientific Papers. In this paper, Dr. Rosalie Bertell, an epidemiologist with 30-years experience in the field of low level radiation, discusses the radioactivity and the high chemical toxicity of depleted uranium, its potential for harm and various disease states that DU exposure may lead to. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16981628
The Emergence And Decline Of The Debate Over Depleted Uranium Munitions 1991-2004 Dan Fahey1 2004 “DU has caused cancer, central nervous system damage, reproductive effects, and other health problems in laboratory rats…”. https://www.wise-uranium.org/pdf/duemdec.pdf