Introduction

Michael Freemantle will describe how "The Great War” was a Chemists' War. Chemistry underpinned military strategy and determined the shape, duration and outcome of the First World War. Chemistry was not only a destructive instrument of war but also protected troops, and healed the sick and wounded. From bullets to bombs, poison gases to anaesthetics, khaki to cordite, Chemistry played a pivotal role in the trenches, in the casualty clearing stations and military hospitals, in the tunnelling operations in the air, and at sea.

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University of Cambridge

Pfizer Lecture Theatre, University of Cambridge, Lensfield Rd, Cambridge, CB2 1EW, United Kingdom

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