MS. Addison dep. c. 74, 1915-1917
Files relating to the Ministry of Munitions Department of Trench Warfare, 1915-1917, concerning (fols. 1-172) production and testing of grenades, 1915-1917, including transfer of work from the War Office, July 1915, discussion of training, (fols. 26-32) employment of women on production, and (fols. 131-148) helmets, shields and hand grenades; (fols. 173-241) use of gas in trench warfare, May-Dec. 1915; (fols. 242-250) supply of grenades to Woolwich and elsewhere, 1915; (fols. 251-348) the resignation of Louis Jackson and the Chemical Advisory Committee, 1915-1916, following criticisms by General Ducane, Apr. 1916.
Dates
- Creation: 1915-1917
Extent
348 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MS. Addison dep. c. 74
Former reference:
Box 55 (= fols. 1-172); 27 (= fols. 173-241); 2 (= fols. 242-250); 52 (= fols. 251-348): file 628 (= fols. 1-172); 224 (= fols. 173-241); TW/BM495 (= fols. 242-250); 228 (= fols. 251-348)
Repository Details
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