A rare aerial photo showing a poison gas attack in progress--in this case by the Allies against the Germans. Both sides routinely used gas attacks as the war wore on, and the initial shock value lessened somewhat with the development of gas masks. Below: Evolution of the combat gas mask from its ineffective beginnings to the familiar full face style (on right) which also came in versions for dogs and horses. |
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