Die Gasmaske 1934 German Magazine 6 The Gas Mask Air-Raid Protection Germany WW2
Die Gasmaske – “Industrial Air-Raid Protection, Gas Detection and Respiratory Protection Training” – Issue No. 6 – 1934 – German Edition
Description:
Die Gasmaske was a German periodical dedicated to civilian air-raid protection (Luftschutz), gas masks and chemical protection equipment. Published by the Berlin-based manufacturer Auergesellschaft during the Weimar Republic and Nazi Germany periods, the magazine aimed to inform the public, industrial workers and civil defence personnel about protection against potential chemical attacks, gas-mask technology and air-raid shelter infrastructure.
The 1934, Issue No. 6 presents a collection of technical articles and photographic documentation concerning industrial air protection and civil defence training. One of the main subjects is “Ausbildung im Werkluftschutz” (Training in Industrial Air-Raid Protection), examining protective training and safety practices within industrial facilities.
Another important feature covers the “Gasspür- und Entgiftungslehrgang” (Gas Detection and Decontamination Training Course) conducted at the Air-Raid Protection and Air Police School in Berlin. The issue also includes technical discussions and photographs illustrating gas-mask operation, maintenance procedures and practical exercises conducted in gas-protection chambers. Together, these contributions provide an insight into the development of industrial safety, civilian gas protection and technical training practices in Germany during the 1930s.
Key Features:
• Publication: Die Gasmaske
• Issue Number: No. 6
• Publication Year: 1934
• Language: German
• Publication Background: Historical German periodical dedicated to civilian air-raid protection (Luftschutz) and chemical defence
• Publisher: Auergesellschaft, Berlin
• Editorial Focus: Gas-mask technology, industrial air protection, civil defence training and chemical protection equipment
• Industrial Safety: “Ausbildung im Werkluftschutz” – Training in industrial air-raid protection and factory safety
• Gas Detection and Decontamination: “Gasspür- und Entgiftungslehrgang” – Training course at the Berlin Air-Raid Protection and Air Police School
• Protective Equipment: Technical articles on gas-mask use and maintenance
• Practical Training: Photographic documentation of exercises in gas-protection chambers
• Visual Content: Technical photographs and illustrations documenting equipment, training and civil defence practices
• Historical Interest: An original 1934 German publication documenting the history of gas-mask technology, industrial protection and civilian air-defence preparations during the 1930s