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Top Secret - British Boffins in World War One (Paperback)
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Top Secret - British Boffins in World War One (Paperback)
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List price R670
Loot Price R560
Discovery Miles 5 600
You Save R110 (16%)
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The early years of the 20th Century saw many advances in
technology, for example aeroplanes were taking to the skies and
wireless telegraphy becoming more widely available. There were also
new war machines such as submarines and tanks. Additionally,
pharmaceutical drugs and photographic components previously
supplied from German manufacturers were no longer available during
the Great War of 1914-18. Responding to some of the technical
challenges, the Council of the Royal Society formed a War
Committee, which in turn commissioned sub-committees concerned with
chemistry, physics and engineering. Later, sub-committees relating
to food, grain pests and the use of natural products were also
initiated. For its part the Government formed the Admiralty Board
of Invention and Research, the Munitions Invention Department, the
Chemical Advisory Committee and others. Fellows of the Royal
Society were key to both the Royal Society and Government
initiatives. But who were the Fellows and why should they be of
such strategic importance? Fellowship of the Royal Society is
restricted, and requires individuals to be at the peak of their
chosen scientific professions. All Fellows are experts in their
chosen fields, which not only includes the traditional sciences,
but also engineering and medicine. They are individuals whose
scientific acumen, knowledge and skills are vital to solving
seemingly intractable problems. It is no wonder that their
expertise, opinions and help were sought during the dark days of
the Great War. Remarkably, the exploits of the Fellows during the
war are relatively unknown. Drawing from previously unpublished
documents from the Royal Society archives deemed 'Secret' at the
time, and wartime documents from the National Archives classified
during the Great War as 'Subject to the Official Secrets Act', Top
Secret: British Boffins in World War One brings a unique
perspective on wartime inventions, research and developments from
one of the darkest periods of 20th Century warfare. There are some
remarkable examples of co-operation and effort often to tight
deadlines using the utmost discretion. Some names may be familiar
to you, some may not. All played their part, this is their
story....
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