This is a soldier wearing a gas mask from World War 1. This supports my claim because chemical gases were used so much and were so dangerous that they came up with designs to prevent their effects.
Poster from WW1
This is a poster depicting a soldier clutching his throat and not wearing a gas mask. This was meant to inform soldiers to wear their gas masks and demonstrate the effects of chemical warfare.
A French Soldier and His Dog
This is photo taken during WW1. It is a French soldier and his dog. They are both wearing Gas Masks. This supports my claim because the effects of chemical warfare were so severe and dangerous that they made a gas mask for a dog.
Chlorine Gas
Chlorine gas was one of the many gases used in WW1. Its effects include blurred vision, burning in the eyes, nose and throat, and difficulty breathing. The gas settles in low areas making it effective in trench warfare.
Mustard Gas
Mustard gas was first used by the Germans in WW1 in 1917. Approximately 30% of all deaths in WW1 were caused by chemical gases. This proves my claim because without the use of chemical warfare less lives would have been lost.
Effects of Mustard Gas
Mustard gas affected the respiratory system. It also soaked into the soldiers wool uniforms and caused blisters all over their bodies which made if effective even while wearing a gas mask.
Newspaper From WW1
This newspaper shows a picture of a soldier lying in a trench. The newspaper says that the Germans are using poison gases and trapping allied soldiers.
Chemical Shells From WW1
The most common way for a military to use poison gases in WW1 was to use chemical shells. These could be launched from long range.
Livens Projector
The Livens Projector was a mortar-like weapon that could fire large shells filled with flammable or toxic chemicals. In WW1, the Livens Projector became the normal means of delivering gas attacks by the British Army and it remained until the early years of the Second World War.
Mustard Gas Poster
This is a warning poster about mustard gas from WW1. This proves my claim because it shows that the military did research so their soldiers can see the warning signs of mustard gas and protect themselves.
