SZ/OEMU/43/1/12 - Memorandum. Note for fragmentation panel, 12/8/45

Reference code

SZ/OEMU/43/1/12

Level of description

Item

Title

Memorandum. Note for fragmentation panel, 12/8/45

Date/s

1945

Quantity & Format

2 leaves

Subject

Splinters -- Penetration tests
Splinters -- Speed

Creator

Zuckerman, Solly, 1904-1993

Scope and content

Sets out the aims of further planned work into the wounding power of fragments. The first task would be to redefine the criteria of incapacitation for various parts of the body. Work could then begin on the velocities and angles at which fragments of different sizes must travel for penetration.

SZ - Zuckerman Archive
- SZ/OEMU - Ministry of Home Security, Oxford Extra-Mural Unit
  - SZ/OEMU/43 - [OEMU. DSWV1 Sub-Committee on Body Armour]
    - SZ/OEMU/43/1 - [OEMU. DSWV1 Sub-Committee on Body Armour. General papers]
      - SZ/OEMU/43/1/12 - Memorandum. Note for fragmentation panel, 12/8/45

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