9780282749064 - Gas Warfare (Classic Reprint) von Farrow, Edward S. (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a thorough exposition of World War I gas warfare, from the initial gas attacks that transformed the nature of warfare, the development of gas masks for protection, to the production and use of toxic chemicals as a weapon. The author, a participant in the Chemical Warfare Service, draws on his firsthand experience to offer unique insights into the strategies, technologies, and human impact of gas warfare. The book delves into the challenges of gas mask development, including the difficulties of creating an effective and comfortable mask that could withstand the harsh conditions of the battlefield. It also explores the logistical challenges of producing and transporting vast quantities of toxic gases, highlighting the ingenuity and determination of those involved in this effort. Ultimately, this book serves as a sobering reminder of the horrors of chemical warfare and the importance of ongoing efforts to prevent its future use. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.