Battle Field Orders- Chemical Warfare

During the WWI, there was a major military innovation. Part of that innovation was the use of chemical gasses in war. The gases ranged from disabling chemicals, such as; tear gas, mustard gas, to lethal agents like phosgene. Chemical warfare was a major component of the Great war; although the death rate was about 4% compared to combat deaths it was still the most feared way to die by the soldiers. Due to the widespread use of chemical warfare, and of the ability to create counter measures, its overall effectiveness was diminished.