SZ/OEMU/44/1/1 - Report on biological tests carried out during tank trials (X.757) at Shoeburyness, 19/7/44 - 25/7/44, 6/8/44

Reference code

SZ/OEMU/44/1/1

Level of description

Item

Title

Report on biological tests carried out during tank trials (X.757) at Shoeburyness, 19/7/44 - 25/7/44, 6/8/44

Date/s

1944

Quantity & Format

4 leaves

Subject

Tank crews
Explosions -- Physiological effect -- In armoured vehicles.
Explosions -- Physiological effect -- Animals

Scope and content

The purpose of the tests was to assess the danger of injury to tank crews. Rabbits were placed in cages in a tank and one or more rounds fired at the tank. The injuries suffered by the animals are recorded. Two dummy men were also placed in the tank. Table recording the post-mortem findings, and the positioning of dummies and rabbits, are included.

SZ - Zuckerman Archive
- SZ/OEMU - Ministry of Home Security, Oxford Extra-Mural Unit
  - SZ/OEMU/44 - [OEMU. Correspondence with various departments, 1941-1948]
    - SZ/OEMU/44/1 - [OEMU. General correspondence, 1942-1945]
      - SZ/OEMU/44/1/1 - Report on biological tests carried out during tank trials (X.757) at Shoeburyness, 19/7/44 - 25/7/44, 6/8/44

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