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Evacuees were provided with gas masks primarily as a precautionary measure during wartime, particularly during World War I and World War II, when chemical weapons were used in combat. The masks were designed to protect individuals from toxic gases and airborne contaminants that could cause serious harm or death. Additionally, the fear of aerial bombardments and potential gas attacks led to widespread distribution of gas masks to civilians, ensuring their safety in unpredictable and dangerous situations.
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What were the masks called the children had to wear in world war 2?
They were called Gas Masks
How did the gas mask change society?
how did gas masks change society? what
What did gas masks do?
Gas masks are used to protect people especially soldiers when gases are used in warfare or domestic disturbances. They were used in World War I to protect soldiers against mustard gas.
How long have people been wearing masks?
The use of masks goes back to the 1800s when inventors developed masks for the miners and soldiers. We still have our soldiers outfitted with gas masks.
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.
Evacuees and gas masks?
Gas masks are used when the air is polluted so they give you fresh air. They are often used when there is toxic gases around.
Why did the evacuees have to have gas masks with them on the train?
In case of supprise gas attacks. Everyone had to take their gas mask with them where ever they went.
Did they use gas masks in WW1?
yes gas masks were used
Did evacuees use their gas masks at the countryside?
well yes they did cos if you think they would need too becouse bombers could bomb the country side if they found out hitler would make them go to the country side !
Can there be gas masks now?
There are several company's selling and inventing new gas masks.
What did evacuees bring in their boxes?
Their gas mask and personal belongings.
Did you get red coloured gas masks?
yes you did they were called mick mouse gas masks they were for children
What did evacuees have in their suitcases?
gas mask money ration book and a book
What is the name of the gas that was put in gas-masks in World War 2?
You don't put gas into gas masks. They are used to keep out poisonous gases.
Why don't the leaders of squads using gas masks wear helmets?
Not all gas masks are compatible with helmets, so some soldiers forgo helmets to wear their masks.
Why did people wear gas masks?
The reason they wore gas masks is because they weren't sure weather the Nazi's would drop gas bombs as they did in WW1
What do gas masks have to do with the separation process?
Separation of what? If it is the separation of East/West Germany then it is because gas masks were used in Gas Warfare, which was used in WWI and WWII.
