Tests of non-persistent gas munitions during U.S. chemical warfare tests on San Jose Island, Panama during World War II. An animated chart depicts an impact area over which sampling instruments and test animals are placed on artillery squares for CK gas tests. The chart shows canister breaking concentration being set up on artillery squares.
Tests of non-persistent gas munitions during U.S. chemical warfare tests on San Jose Island, Panama during World War II. A technical group consisting of U.S. Air Force officers, trained British officers and scientists from U.S. NDRC (National Development and Reform Commission) examine CK gas test reports at a table. CK gas bombs are tested on goats wearing U.S. and Japanese canisters. One unprotected goat is also tested. The goat wearing U.S. Army canister is unaffected and rest two goats get killed by CK gas tests.
U.S. chemical warfare tests on San Jose Island, Panama during World War II. A U.S. soldier wearing impregnated clothing and a gas mask crawls in a jungle. Soldiers apply an ointment on their bodies. They put on double layer of impregnated clothing during mustard gas tests. The results are examined on bodies of Japanese prisoners. A gas is tested on a goat wearing mask fitted with Japanese canisters. Mortars are fired by U.S. troops. U.S. 6th Air Force bombers drop bombs to test gas concentration. A goat equipped with a Japanese canister gets killed by the use of CK gas. U.S. bombers drop bombs near anchored ships to determine the effects on antiaircraft personnel. An unaffected goat equipped with a U.S. Army canister after the use of gas. Dead goats are taken away by men. Dead Chinese soldiers after use of gas munitions by the Japanese Army during the Sino-Japanese War.
Chemical warfare tests by the U.S. Army in the tropical jungle conditions of San Jose Island, Panama, during World War II. An animated map highlights San Jose Island in the Panama. An aerial view of San Jose covered with jungle. Eastern slope of the island shows large trees having high jungle canopy. Western side of the island shows bushes without large trees. A man walks through tangled bushes. A coastal area and tidal swamps on the island.
U.S. Army personnel and equipment loaded aboard a ship in New Orleans, United States to carry out chemical warfare tests on San Jose Island, Panama during World War II. Test animals and equipment loaded aboard the ship. Men unload a barge loaded with equipment at San Jose Island beach. Trucks move inland. A camp area is leveled. Bulldozers operate at the camp area. A gas handling area is established. An aerial view of the camp.
A test of protective equipment during U.S. chemical warfare tests on San Jose Island, Panama during World War II. Simulated chemical warfare shows U.S. troops advancing in a jungle of San Jose. The ability of the troops to wear gas masks for a longer time is tested. The soldiers wear gas masks and apply protective ointment on their bodies. The bodies of soldiers are examined for signs of skin irritation after wearing same uniform for a longer period. A soldier stripped to waist applies an ointment and a mosquito repellent. Mustard gas is tested against impregnated clothing of the soldiers. The soldiers crawl and walk through wooded area.