Chemistry underpinned military strategy and determined the shape, duration and outcome of the First World War.
Michael Freemantle will describe how the First World War was a 'Chemists' War'. Chemistry underpinned military strategy and determined the shape, duration and outcome of the First World War. Chemistry was not only a destructive instrument of war but also protected troops and healed the sick and wounded.
From bullets to bombs, poison gases to anaesthetics, and khaki to cordite, chemistry played a pivotal role in the trenches, in the casualty stations and military hospitals, in the tunnelling operations, in the air, and at sea.
Dr. Michael Freemantle is a professional science writer. His book, Gas! Gas! Quick, boys! How Chemistry Changed the First World War, was published by The History Press in 2012. His latest book, The Chemists' War: 1914-1918, was published by the Royal Society of Chemists in September 2014.
Michael Freemantle will describe how the First World War was a 'Chemists' War'. Chemistry underpinned military strategy and determined the shape, duration and outcome of the First World War. Chemistry was not only a destructive instrument of war but also protected troops and healed the sick and wounded.
From bullets to bombs, poison gases to anaesthetics, and khaki to cordite, chemistry played a pivotal role in the trenches, in the casualty stations and military hospitals, in the tunnelling operations, in the air, and at sea.
Dr. Michael Freemantle is a professional science writer. His book, Gas! Gas! Quick, boys! How Chemistry Changed the First World War, was published by The History Press in 2012. His latest book, The Chemists' War: 1914-1918, was published by the Royal Society of Chemists in September 2014.
