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apr 22, 1915 - Germans Fire

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The Germans fire shells filled with chlorine gas at Allied lines. This is the first time that large amounts of gas are used in battle, and the result is the near-collapse of the French lines. However, the Germans are unable to take advantage of the breach.

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apr 22, 1915
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~ 111 years ago

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