TNA, WO 142/266, History of the Organization of Gas Defence in the British Army.

[Robert StJohn Smith]

Hello, 

 

Does anyone have a copy or know where I could find a copy of the following document  ? 

 

TNA, WO 142/266, History of the Organization of Gas Defence in the British Army.

 

Regards

 

 

[RaySearching]

You should be able to obtain a copy from the national archives 

 

HERE

 

Ray

[Keith_history_buff]

Looks like you would need to order all six documents from the series at Kew, and consult them in the reading room, as they have not been digitised.

[Robert StJohn Smith]

I thought I would give it a shot as I have seen it referenced in a couple of other places. I was keen to take a look at it as i believes it mentions the development of anti-gas training.  In particular the six seconds to apply the mask and the use of gas chambers and tear gas. 

[MaureenE]

The Australian Army website contains a link to a document "SS 111C Typical Standing Orders for action During Gas Alert and Hostile Gas Attacks, September 1916"

https://www.army.gov.au/our-heritage/history/primary-materials/1914-1918-world-war-one Click on Documents

 

Cheers

Maureen

Edit: When TNA reopens, you could consider a copying service such as arcre.com, assuming he continues on with this service. ( I have seen good reports, although not personally used)  https://www.arcre.com/copyservice

 

Edited 14 May , 2020 by Maureene

[Robert StJohn Smith]

Thankyou Maureene, I was unaware of arcre.com , certainly sounds useful

[Blackpig]

Hi Robert, I'm new to the GWF. I reviewed these TNA files for my MA dissertation a few years back; did you discover the origins of the six-second rule? I don't recall reading that level of detail. There may also be reference in Gas Warfare Monthly - although I have not yet found a complete collection of all of those pamphlets (despite being a one-time resident at Winterbourne Gunner). As lockdown eases I would like to resume my own research into use of gas shell for offensive purposes by the BEF - if I find anything I'll be a you in mind.

 

[Robert StJohn Smith]

Hi Blackpig, I do apologise - I havent logged in for a while. 

If you do find anything please let us know