British Military Respirators and Anti-Gas Equipment of the Two World Wars - Mayer-Maguire, Thomas; Baker, Brian
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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.

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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.
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Brian Baker has been extensively involved in First and Second World War Living History for a number of years, having presented many educational displays across the country. Brian is the founder of Doing our bit, a historical group regularly doing talks for local schools around Leicestershire. Both authors have always had a keen interest in anti-gas equipment and military respirators. Thomas Mayer-Maguire has been extensively involved in First and Second World War Living History for a number of years, having presented many educational displays across the country. Tom helps to run the Tommy Atkins Historical Society, a Living History group based in the Midlands. Both authors have always had a keen interest in anti-gas equipment and military respirators.