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The most common type of gas used in WWI was chlorine gas, yellow in appearance giving it the name mustard gas. It is heavier than air, the material density of the gas is higher than that of air and thus sinks or lays on the ground. Perfect for trenches where men hide.

The gas was delivered by artillery fire. the shell would explode upon impact with the ground and release the gas.

The effect of mustard gas were terrible. Fatal in high exposure taking victims up to 4 weeks to die. The mustard gas attacked different parts of the body. Skin would blister in a yellow tint and be very irritated. Eyes would become sore and cause vomitting. The mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes and cause internal and external bleeding.

Other gases were but were weaker in nature but still a method of disabling an enemy. Tear gas is none such gas.

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