Second battle of Ypres ~ First use of chemical weapons (22 apr 1915 anni – 5 magg 1915 anni)
Descrizione:
The first effective use of lethal chemical weapons by Germany took place at Ypres, Belgium. At 5 p.m., German forces released chlorine gas from cylinders embedded in the ground, creating a poisonous cloud that drifted over Allied trenches. This attack was the first appearance of chlorine gas as a weapon and caused panic among unprepared Allied troops, forcing them to abandon their positions.Aggiunto al nastro di tempo:
Data:
22 apr 1915 anni
5 magg 1915 anni
~ 13 days