This program emphasises the age old axiom “don’t volunteer” following the top secret chemical warfare experiments conducted on Australian volunteers during World War II. Scientists, laboratory assistants and volunteers recount their horrific experiences with the Australian Chemical Warfare Unit and the mustard gas experiments amidst the tropical beauty of Northern Queensland.
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ACMI Identifier
324717
Language
English
Subject categories
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Australia - Armed forces
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Chemical warfare
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)