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Chemical warfare weapon policy in South East Asia and use of tear gas and smoke

Catalogue reference: WO 203/6255

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This record is about the Chemical warfare weapon policy in South East Asia and use of tear gas and smoke dating from 1943 Dec.-1945 Nov. in the series War Office: South East Asia Command: Military Headquarters Papers, Second World War. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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WO 203/6255
Date
1943 Dec.-1945 Nov.
Description

Chemical warfare weapon policy in South East Asia and use of tear gas and smoke

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
SACSEA 1234
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Public Record(s)
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Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
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