17 h, apr 22, 1915 y - First Use of posion gas by germany
Description:
a wave of asphyxiating gas released from cylinders embedded in the ground by German specialist troops smothered the Allied line on the northern end of the Ypres salient, causing panic and a struggle to survive a new form of weapon. Fun Fact: Hitler's moustache couldn't fit the gas mask, so he cut it, leading to his now iconic moustacheAdded to timeline:
Date:
17 h, apr 22, 1915 y
Now
~ 110 years ago