Keen As Mustard: Secret Australian Chemical Warfare Experiments

Keen As Mustard: Secret Australian Chemical Warfare Experiments

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Author: Bridget Goodwin

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 384


Bridget Goodwin's 'Keen as Mustard' documentary was televised on the eve of the Gulf War; a conflict notorious for Iraq's brutal use of chemical weapons. Till then, Australia's role in the development of such cruel warfare was little known. This extraordinary expose uncovers the extent of Britain's inhuman treatment of Australia soldiers as mustard gas guinea-pigs during World War 11. These top secret trials were conducted in North Queensland, with often shocking consequences for the hapless volunteers.As well as graphically revealing the first-hand experiences of many survivors, this story delves into the origins of chemical warfare. It treats the scientific culture of experimentation and the growing movement to ban such weapons after the terrible gas casualties on the Western Front.



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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Bridget Goodwin

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 384


Bridget Goodwin's 'Keen as Mustard' documentary was televised on the eve of the Gulf War; a conflict notorious for Iraq's brutal use of chemical weapons. Till then, Australia's role in the development of such cruel warfare was little known. This extraordinary expose uncovers the extent of Britain's inhuman treatment of Australia soldiers as mustard gas guinea-pigs during World War 11. These top secret trials were conducted in North Queensland, with often shocking consequences for the hapless volunteers.As well as graphically revealing the first-hand experiences of many survivors, this story delves into the origins of chemical warfare. It treats the scientific culture of experimentation and the growing movement to ban such weapons after the terrible gas casualties on the Western Front.