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M1 chemical mine

M1 chemical mine

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The M1 was a United States chemical landmine. It was developed in 1939, and consisted of a one gallon (4.5 liter) gasoline can filled with 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg) of mustard gas agent. As issued, it had no bursting charge or fuze, but required a bursting charge of detonating cord to be attached via soldered tabs on the outside of the can.[1][2]

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  1. [1]
    "History of United States' Involvement in Chemical Warfare". DENIX. United States Department of Defense. Retrieved 2019-06-06.
  2. [2]
    Smart, Jeffery K. (2015). A century of innovation: The army's chemical and biological defense program (Report). U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command History Office. p. 16.


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