19 giug 1915 anni - Battle of Ypres Info

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6,500 casualties.
2,000 dead.
First introduction to chemical weapons used by Germans.
Used chlorine gas.
April 22, first released 160 tonnes of gas.
April 24, 2nd attack hit head on.
Many survived by holding urine-soaked cloths and handkerchiefs over nose and mouth.
Held their ground till reinforcements came.
Mostly relieved on April 25.

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