Gas Warfare in the First World War
In this talk, Professor Edward Spiers analyses Gas warfare during the First World War and discusses whether this was a potential war winner, or just another weapon that was deployed by both sides which failed to be fully effective.
Professor Edward Spiers' work on chemical warfare in World War I challenges the common view that gas warfare was a failure. While not a war-winner, it was a significant form of warfare that evolved, was operationally integrated, and served as a force multiplier and harassment tactic. It was a dynamic weapon, with both sides constantly developing new agents, delivery methods, and defensive measures.
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