robbie Posted 14 January , 2005 Share Posted 14 January , 2005 I found this picture in an old book of my fathers. Interesting to see that gas masks were beginning to be used by the Australians as early as this. Robbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KONDOA Posted 14 January , 2005 Share Posted 14 January , 2005 Hi Robbie, The picture post dates slightly the text regarding the gas attacks at Ypres in 1915. Certainly it is not long after the event but there were no masks at the time of the attack. The first masks were partially handsewn by many women in England but later mass production of the type similar to those shown was instigated. Hood types followed in quick succession. Roop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Galatea Posted 14 January , 2005 Share Posted 14 January , 2005 Hood types followed in quick succession. Roop Bleedin favouritism, what about Howe, Anson, Benbow, Collingwood......... I'll get me coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landsturm Posted 14 January , 2005 Share Posted 14 January , 2005 Interesting to see that gas masks were beginning to be used by the Australians as early as this. Australians? What do you mean? These are not Australian troops for sure! They are members of 2nd Bn, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders and this famous photo was taken in May 1915. The "mask" includes anti-gas goggles and the pad respirator devised by Lt. Barley of the Cameronians (thus the term "Barley Mask"). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbie Posted 14 January , 2005 Author Share Posted 14 January , 2005 ooh gee, my lack of knowledge has been exposed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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