SMAD. An Organ of Student Opinion. 1937. Volume 8. Number 12.
The Practical Side of Gas Warfare
The Practical Side of Gas Warfare
In his lecture to the Chemical Society on "Chemical Warfare," Mr. Davis made it clear from the start that he was not discussing the ethics of the case.
Gas warfare is considered dispassionately and scientifically with a view to its physiological effect on man.
There was a good discussion after the lecture, one of the points considered being, that gas warfare is the most humane type of combat. The effects of gas are such that either the casualty dies or recovers completely, as compared with the casualties from shell fire or bullets, who linger for years between life and death.
A hearty vote of thanks moved by Mr. E. White was carried by acclamation.