SZ/OEMU/45/8/15 - A trial of body armour, conducted at the Middle East training centre from 14 to 19 September 1942, [undated]

Reference code

SZ/OEMU/45/8/15

Level of description

Item

Title

A trial of body armour, conducted at the Middle East training centre from 14 to 19 September 1942, [undated]

Date/s

[194?]

Quantity & Format

2 leaves

Subject

Protective clothing

Creator

Spooner, E. T. C.

Scope and content

Describes defects in body armour which developed even before they were tested, effectively ruling them out of consideration as lacking robustness. Describes the exercises in which soldiers put the armour to the test and gives conclusions relating to the popularity of the armour, comfort, and ease of use.

SZ - Zuckerman Archive
- SZ/OEMU - Ministry of Home Security, Oxford Extra-Mural Unit
  - SZ/OEMU/45 - [OEMU. Reports received]
    - SZ/OEMU/45/8 - [OEMU. Reports received. F.A.E. Crew]
      - SZ/OEMU/45/8/15 - A trial of body armour, conducted at the Middle East training centre from 14 to 19 September 1942, [undated]

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