M poison gas attacks Flashcards
What were the three types of gas used in the trenches?
Chlorine, phosgene and mustard
When was chlorine gas first used and by who?
it was first used by the Germans in 1915 at the second battle of Ypres
How did chlorine lead to death?
Suffocation
Why did medical services have to experiment with treatments in 1915?
They had no previous experience in dealing with gas attacks.
When were all British troops given gas masks?
July 1915
Prior to gas masks, what did soldiers use to protect themselves?
Cotton pads soaked with urine
When was phosgene first used?
the end of 1915 near ypres
What are the effects of phosgene?
It was similar to chlorine but faster acting and killed within two days.
When was mustard first used and by who?
1917 by the Germans
What was mustard gas?
An odourless gas that worked within twelve hours.
What were the effects of mustard gas?
Caused blisters on the inside and outside of skin and could pass through clothing.
