Chemical warfare in World War I

Chemical warfare in World War I involved using toxic chemicals, like mustard gas and chlorine gas, to incapacitate or kill enemy soldiers. These gases were deployed through canisters or artillery shells, releasing harmful fumes into the battlefield. Victims often experienced severe burns, blindness, respiratory problems, and death. Chemical warfare aimed to break stalemates by inflicting mass casualties, but it also caused widespread suffering and introduced long-term health hazards. The use of such gases led to international agreements banning their use after the war, highlighting ethical concerns about their brutality.