The German army dispersed poison gas over allied lines in Ypres on April 22 1915.
Poison Gas during World War I
This type of weapon employed ranged from disabling chemicals, such as tear gas and the severe mustard gas, to lethal agents like the choking agent phosgene and chlorine.
Poison gas works by disabling the victim or causing irritation to the infected areas, could also cause trouble breathing and seeing even causing internal bleeding. |
The Impact and consequences of Poison gas
An impact poison gas had on the war was that it was a ranged attack which could affect many soldiers. Poison gas did more damage than killing and could spread for miles. Soldiers near the front lines could be affected because they would get most of the Gases before the gas went away without reaching the soldiers in the far back of the bunker. The Civilians would be affected if they didn't have gas masks while at the front line. The consequence of Poison gas on the war was that it took many days for the soldier to die after being exposed, but if you did not take a wind reading the poison gas could back fire all over your own front line.
An impact poison gas had on the war was that it was a ranged attack which could affect many soldiers. Poison gas did more damage than killing and could spread for miles. Soldiers near the front lines could be affected because they would get most of the Gases before the gas went away without reaching the soldiers in the far back of the bunker. The Civilians would be affected if they didn't have gas masks while at the front line. The consequence of Poison gas on the war was that it took many days for the soldier to die after being exposed, but if you did not take a wind reading the poison gas could back fire all over your own front line.
Impact on today
Impact on today was that it made it easier to clear out the enemies from their hiding spots in the trenches. Also made a reason to make a new protective gear like the gas mask.