SZ/OEMU/59/1/4/1 - [Effects of blast in differing circumstances, undated]

Reference code

SZ/OEMU/59/1/4/1

Level of description

Item

Title

[Effects of blast in differing circumstances, undated]

Date/s

[194?]

Quantity & Format

31 leaves

Scope and content

Handwritten notes on the effects of blast. The damage by bombs of different sizes is considered; the effects on people within houses which are directly hit; and the effects which people suffer from splinters when they are in the open. Physiological effects include concussion, ear damage, and being thrown or sucked in by the blast. Effects within Anderson shelters are also analysed. Tables of data are included.

SZ - Zuckerman Archive
- SZ/OEMU - Ministry of Home Security, Oxford Extra-Mural Unit
  - SZ/OEMU/59 - [OEMU. Casualty survey. Effects of blast; and air raid effects on morale]
    - SZ/OEMU/59/1 - [Casualty survey. Field survey of air raid casualties]
      - SZ/OEMU/59/1/4 - [Radius of effects of bomb blasts]
        SZ/OEMU/59/1/4/1 - [Effects of blast in differing circumstances, undated]

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