Histoire Posted 16 September , 2021 Share Posted 16 September , 2021 (edited) Hello All Can anyone throw light on the types of shells used? I'm attempting to discover what could have caused hospitalisation of a man due to gas. This man was in the field artillery at the time. Some notes from his records: [August 1918] Adm 11 Stry H Rouen "W" gas poisoning 13" Shell Pt II Ords No 243 of 31.08.18 Gas Poisoning, Wd 13” shell, s/w115/76698 I would like to know what the shell could have been and if the gassing could have been the result of an attack or perhaps accident, and where/when any such attack or accident took place. Not sure how feasible that will be... any pointers appreciated. Thanks Edited 16 September , 2021 by Histoire clarifying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Bailey Posted 17 September , 2021 Share Posted 17 September , 2021 It's worth you reading about Operation Michael from March 1918 onwards. The Germans deployed a range of gas shells to great effect. They ranged from simple tear gas to Phosgene and Mustard gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dman Posted 19 September , 2021 Share Posted 19 September , 2021 Germans would dose artillery positions heavily with gas shells to force crews to mask up, thus hindering their effectiveness Green Cross shells were loaded with Di phosgene (Methyl Forrmate) Blue Cross were tear gas or arsenical smoke, which could pnetrate gas masks and induce vomiting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Histoire Posted 19 September , 2021 Author Share Posted 19 September , 2021 Thanks. I have found a further note in the records that states "Wd B shell" I wonder what a 'B' shell could be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted 19 September , 2021 Share Posted 19 September , 2021 this might be of interest to you Regards Gerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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