The Rise of Chlorine Gas: The First Mass Use of a Chemical Weapon

The use of chemical weapons in combat has been traced back to about 1000 b.c. But it was little more than an experimental weapon until World War One when tear gas gave way to chlorine, phosg... Read allThe use of chemical weapons in combat has been traced back to about 1000 b.c. But it was little more than an experimental weapon until World War One when tear gas gave way to chlorine, phosgene and mustard gases causing horrific death and injuries to friendly as well as enemy sol... Read allThe use of chemical weapons in combat has been traced back to about 1000 b.c. But it was little more than an experimental weapon until World War One when tear gas gave way to chlorine, phosgene and mustard gases causing horrific death and injuries to friendly as well as enemy soldiers and civilians.