German poison- gas 1915
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German poison- gas 1915
Diagrams of various kinds of apparatus employed by Germans.
1915
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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Attack Attacks Chemical Diagram Diagrams Gases Liquid Mask Masks Method Poison Poisonous Projector Weapons
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image from the Illustrated London News, published in 1915, provides a chilling glimpse into the German military's use of poison gas during the First World War. The diagrams depicted in this print illustrate the various types of apparatus employed by the Germans in their chemical warfare attacks. The sinister array of equipment includes projectors for launching clouds of deadly gases, masks for protecting soldiers from the toxic fumes, and containers for storing and transporting the poisonous substances. The most notorious of these gases was likely chlorine, which was first used by the Germans in April 1915 against French troops at Ypres. The gas, which was released from cylinders and dispersed by the wind, was intended to asphyxiate its victims by denying them the ability to breathe. Other gases, such as phosgene and mustard gas, were also used with devastating effect throughout the war. The use of poison gas was widely condemned by the international community, with many viewing it as an unworthy and cowardly method of warfare. Despite this, both the Germans and the Allies continued to develop and deploy these weapons, resulting in thousands of casualties and widespread suffering. This image serves as a stark reminder of the horrors of chemical warfare during the First World War and the devastating impact it had on the lives of soldiers and civilians alike. The diagrams, with their intricate details and ominous labels, offer a haunting glimpse into the science and technology of warfare during this period, and serve as a sobering reminder of the human cost of conflict.
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