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apr 22, 1915 - First Use Of Toxic Gas In Warfare (Chemical Weapons)

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On April 19th, 1915, Germany unleashed a toxic gas made of chlorine, mustard gas, and phosgene. This gas made the victim unable to breathe, causing lungs to blister up and block nasal airways. Once Germany unleashed this chemical weapon, fear spread along the allied force.

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apr 22, 1915
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~ 110 years ago

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