Geology in War

Abstract

IN 1914 there was no geological organisation in the British Army, though it would appear that the Germans had a definite geological establishment in connexion with each of their Armies. Very early during the War the need of geological advice was felt in connexion with the supply of water to the troops both in the battle zone and on the lines of communication, but it was not until April 1915 that a geologist was appointed, and not until the following June that he joined the staff of the Chief Engineer in France. In 1916 Lieut.—Col. Sir T. W. Edgeworth David joined the staff and eventually became Geological Adviser at G.H.Q. on matters connected with military mining. Now a permanent geological establishment is suggested.

(1) The Work of the Royal Engineers in the European War, 1914–19. Work in the Field under the Engineer-in-Chief, B.E.F. Geological Work on the Western Front.

Pp. 71 + 7 plates + 19 figs. (Chatham: W. and J. Mackay and Co., Ltd., 1922.)

(2) The Work of the Royal Engineers in the European War, 1914–19. Work in the Field in other Theatres of War. Egypt and Palestine—Water Supply.

Pp. vi + 64 + 7 maps + 10 plates. (Chatham: W. and J. Mackay and Co., Ltd., 1921.)