Anon Soldier Describes Firing, Gas, and Frontline Patrols
A first person account details fire protector use to shield a gun flare, gas attacks, and a brutal trench assault. The narrator and fellow troops recount nearby shelling, gas masks, and the chaos of ambulance rides as they move through No Man's Land toward intelligence duties.
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Gas Attacks and Spies In WWI From A Soldier’s Diary
Three days after silencing Frite the Germans released gas as wind carried it toward trenches. A new periscope man spotted a greenish yellow cloud and alarm bells rang as soldiers donned respirators. Helmets and training details followed, noting gas duration and replacement procedures.
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