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EM38 British Military Respirators and Anti-Gas Equipment of the Two World Wars (Europa Militaria)
Thomas Mayer-Maguire
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Description for EM38 British Military Respirators and Anti-Gas Equipment of the Two World Wars (Europa Militaria)
Paperback. Poison gas was one of the most fearful weapons of its day. In 1915, the only item a soldier had to protect himself from the harmful effects of gas was a shell dressing, soaked in his own urine and then tied around his face. This book provides a brief history of the development of gas warfare and equipment. Series: Europa Militaria. Num Pages: 64 pages, 155 colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJF; 3JJH; HBW; WCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 194 x 261 x 5. Weight in Grams: 214.
Poison gas was one of the most fearful weapons of its day and added a terrifying new dimension to modern warfare. In 1915, the only item a soldier had to protect himself from the harmful effects of gas was a shell dressing, soaked in his own urine and then tied around his face. By 1918, the British Army had developed a range of innovative protection methods that heralded the birth of the modern day military respirator. Throughout both World Wars, Great Britain led the way in developing anti-gas technologies. Today, items such as respirators and anti-gas ... Read more
Poison gas was one of the most fearful weapons of its day and added a terrifying new dimension to modern warfare. In 1915, the only item a soldier had to protect himself from the harmful effects of gas was a shell dressing, soaked in his own urine and then tied around his face. By 1918, the British Army had developed a range of innovative protection methods that heralded the birth of the modern day military respirator. Throughout both World Wars, Great Britain led the way in developing anti-gas technologies. Today, items such as respirators and anti-gas ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
The Crowood Press UK
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Series
Europa Militaria
Condition
New
Number of Pages
64
Place of Publication
Ramsbury, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781847978875
SKU
V9781847978875
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-14
About Thomas Mayer-Maguire
Thomas Mayer-Maguire has been extensively involved in First and Second World War 'Living Hisotry' for a number of years, having presented many educational displays across the country. Tom is a professional engineer who has been an avid militaria collector for many years. He helps to run the Tommy Atkins Historical Society, a Living History group based in the ... Read more
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