Gas Masks In Ww1

Not only did poisonous gas change the experiences of war, but also the type of warfare. Instead of riding around on horses freely, soldiers had to use protection in order to evade the deadly chemicals. So, quickly, both sides developed gas masks. At first, soldiers held chemically treated cotton pads over their noses and mouths. Later they wore fabric face masks soaked in chemicals, and finally soldiers on both sides wore respirators with charcoal filters.("Technology.") These gas masks were the new protection which the soldiers used to protect themselves from poison. World War I turned into a fight to see who was more protected, it changed from the constant battering of the opposing team to a more protective, held back type of fighting. War