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Mustard gas burned the skin upon contact and when inhaled, burned up the lungs to where you would begin coughing up pieces of lung. It was fired from artillery guns and used to clear enemy trenches and soften up defenses.

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Mustard gas can kill by causing damage to the respiratory system and skin, leading to difficulty breathing, severe burns, and blistering. Inhaling the gas can also cause damage to the internal organs, leading to systemic organ failure and death.


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