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 equipment are highly sought after by
the enthusiast. What the collector lacks is information and
reference photographs of such items, and he also has little
information available to him on topics such as preservation,
manufacturer details and safety aspects of handling these items.
This book aims to provide a useful, full-colour reference guide for
the discerning collector and for all students of militaria, as well
as providing a brief history of the development of gas warfare and
equipment.
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