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The first gas attacks in WW1 were not lethal, but were designed to confuse the enemy long enough to be able to attack. When the attacks changed to a deadly type soldiers did not know how to deal with the gas. Gas masks were not always helpful, and death came slowly, taking hours or even days of horrible agony before succumbing to the gas effects.
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A typical attack in World War 1?
there were many attacks on the western front in world war 1, one of them including; -Over the top: this is where soldiers come out of their trenches to "no mans land" to try and attack the opposition, but most died because of shell shock and literally being shot down
Was gas used in the crimean war?
No. Poison gas was first used in World War 1.
How long was adolf Hitler blind?
During World War One, he was temporarily blinded by a mustard gas attack on 15 October 1918, and recovered in early November 1918.
Was there going to be a nova 6 gas attack on the US in World War 2?
yes and James bonds stopped them from attacking us good job brits u did something good
What date were gas masks given out in World War 2?
Probably right when they started using poison gas because they already knew about poison gas from World War 2
How long did they have to wear there gas masks for in World War 2?
Whenever there was a gas attack or the prospect of a gas attack.
Was Hitler a gerneral in first world war?
No. He was a corporal and was wounded during a gas attack. He received the Iron Cross (a German medal) for bravery however by the time he had recovered from the gas attack the war was over.
What weapon of world war 1 caused both physical and psychological damage to people but was seen too uncivilized for war?
Poison gas would fit that description.
What does Gas Gas quick boys in Wilfred Owens Dulce Et Decorum Est mean?
This is a poem about the first world war. The poem starts with a description of soldiers marching away from the battlefield, they are incredibly tired and hoping to get some rest. Gas! Gas! Quick boys! means there is an attack with mustard gas, which was frequently used in that war. So they need to put on the gasmasks. One of the soldiers doesn't succeed in doing this in time and he chokes.
Why was World War 1 called the chemists war?
World War 1 was called the "chemist's war" because it saw the widespread use of chemical weapons like mustard gas and chlorine gas. Chemical warfare marked a new level of devastation and suffering in modern warfare, with chemists playing a significant role in developing these deadly weapons.
What were the small cardboard boxes with a long cord strap used for in the series Foyle's War?
Gas masks were kept in these. During World War 2, Britain feared that The Luftwaffe would attempt a gas attack on Britain. The British Government issued gas masks to every man, woman and child and Gas attack drills were practiced regularly, due to this The Luftwaffe knew the British were prepared so never attempted a gas attack.
What was the most painful gas attack in world war 1?
Probably the mustard gas. Many people had lifelong respiratory health problems from even slight exposure.
During which famous World War 1 battle did the 1st Canadian Division face the worlds first poison gas attack?
Poison gas was first used during this battle
Did Hitler fight in the army in the world war 1?
Hitler was a Corporal in WWI. He spent most of his time as a dispatch messenger, and was injured in a gas attack.
How long did World War 1 gas attacks last?
they lasted 1 hour Actually it verified from each attack, for more information put the name of the attack in a google search engine!!! History95
A typical attack in World War 1?
there were many attacks on the western front in world war 1, one of them including; -Over the top: this is where soldiers come out of their trenches to "no mans land" to try and attack the opposition, but most died because of shell shock and literally being shot down
What gas was used in World War 2?
Japan used Mustard gas on Chinese in World War II
