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metal, was completely detached, while the body was attracted by the current, the 
bullets after burst showing such extraordinary variations that all accuracy of fire 
was totally done away with. 
It was proved by these experiments that the force of attraction increases in 
inverse ratio to the weight of the projectile and also to its velocity. A section of 
infantry exposed to the fire of hostile infantry at 300™ and having on one flank 
an electric current (by means of a dynamo or accumulators) would have nothing 
to fear from the enemy’s bullets. A company at 500" could be protected in a 
similar way, and a like arrangement would be a safeguard from artillery fire at 
from 900 to 1400™. 
