| Accession Number | F00048 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 22 min 15 sec |
| Object type | Actuality footage, Short film |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Wilson, H W |
| Place made | France: Picardie, Somme, Bray Proyart Area, Ribemont |
| Date made | 1916-1918 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Ribemont gas school
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.
Film order form-
Part 1 Video of Ribemont gas school (video)
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Part 2 Video of Ribemont gas school (video)