World War 1 Gases
Questions:
What sorts of gases were used in World War 1?
Who was the first to use chemical weapons?
What are the long term effects towards gas exposure?
Are these gases used today?
Research:
What sorts of gases were used in World War 1?
I found that there were a variety of gases used in World War 1. Although in effective.
Pepper gas: This gas blinded soldiers and made them cough and choke. But most of the time it wasn't deadly, it just stunned them. general, there were 4. The gases used in World War 1 were cruel but very
Mustard gas: This gas was very hard to detect, and once soldiers realized they were being gassed, it was too late. However, it also took a while to work. Mustard gas caused vomiting,. It …show more content…
A green cloud would surround the soldiers and the effects took place immediately. Chlorine gas literally melts your lungs, and within a few seconds you start coughing up a frothy, mix of blood and lung membrane.
Who was the first to use chemical weapons?
A range of different chemicals were used as weapons throughout WW1. Although it was popularly believed the German army was the first to use gas but the French were actually the first to utilise them in the dispute against the German army in August 1914. The French used tear gas in grenades in the first month of the war, the Germans responded not long after. These early attempts used small amounts of gas which either froze or were quickly dispersed by the weather.
Tear Gas and Pepper Gas long term effects:
I discovered that many people believe chemical weapons must have effects that disappear shortly after exposure, meaning no long-term health effects; however, researchers have linked the use of tear gas and pepper spray to possible serious illness and death. Long term experiences of tear gas and pepper gas can cause, shortness of breath, coughing and other lung related problems. Delayed menstruation, and reports of miscarriages have also been known to happen. These effects have also been reported in research studies, along with reports that tear gas can also cause damage to the heart and