Ribemont gas school Accession Number: F00048

Description

The Ribemont gas school and the defensive measures adopted against hostile gas attacks. Many gas schools were set up so that NCO and Officers could be shown the proper means of defence against gas attacks which consisted of proper gas mask drills, such as care of equipment, testing for gas when attacks come. Alarm systems clearing trenches of gas and the use of gas proof dug-outs for gas casualties.

Details

Accession Number
F00048
Maker
Major H W Wilson
Classification
Film
Object Type
Actuality footage
Physical Description
Aspect ratio: full frame
Base: acetate
Colour: b&w
Film type: PMP
Format: 35mm
Sound: silent
Measurement
Duration: 0h 22' 15"
Footage: 1498 ft
Projection speed: 18 fps
Date Made
1916-1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Intellectual record
Item Count
3
Access
Open
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Part 2 of Ribemont gas school

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