Bob Coulson Posted 30 March , 2004 Share Posted 30 March , 2004 Would anyone have any information on the duties/actions of this unit in general or specifically in August/September 1916 when I believe they were on the Somme. Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry_Reeves Posted 30 March , 2004 Share Posted 30 March , 2004 BoB Fifth Battalion consisted of four numerically numbered companies, unlike the rest of the Brigade who were numbered alpahabetically. They were equipped with the 4" Stokes mortar which fired phosgene, smoke, Thermite (known then as thermit) and tear gas filled ammunition. During the early part of the Somme battle, they were employed firing smoke rounds, but from September were issued with tear gas, (or lachrimatory) ammunition. Terry Reeves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Coulson Posted 31 March , 2004 Author Share Posted 31 March , 2004 Terry, Many thanks, most grateful for this information. Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBettsMCDCM Posted 2 April , 2004 Share Posted 2 April , 2004 I suggest you read "Gas" the story of the Special Brigade RE,either the Original 1930s Edition or the recent reprint,which gives details of the Special {Gas} Brigade;Your Local Library can obtain a Copy via the British Library Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Carter Posted 4 April , 2004 Share Posted 4 April , 2004 Another book that might be of interest is one published by Pen & Sword, a few years ago, 'Chemical Soldiers' Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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