`admirably detached and scholarly study ... a work which not only makes and important contribution to the history of the First World War, but also raises more general issues about the military, scientific, political and moral problems inseparable from the introduction of new and controversial weapons.' Brian Bond Army Historical Research

`admirably detached and scholarly study ... a work which not only makes and important contribution to the history of the First World War, but also raises more general issues about the military, scientific, political and moral problems inseparable from the introduction of new and controversial weapons.' Brian Bond Army Historical Research

`admirably detached and scholarly study ... a work which not only makes and important contribution to the history of the First World War, but also raises more general issues about the military, scientific, political and moral problems inseparable from the introduction of new and controversial weapons.' Brian Bond Army Historical Research