The development and introduction of ballistic protection of the external genitalia and perineum

Eluned A Lewis1, M A Pigott, A Randall

  • 1Soldier Systems Programmes, Defence Equipment and Support, Bristol, UK. eluned.lewis759@mod.uk

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