Gas Warfare Collection

WORLD WAR I: GAS WARFARE. American soldiers demonstrating the different types of gas masks worn by (left to right) U.S. British, French, and German troops

WORLD WAR I: GERMAN POSTER. Help Us Win!-Subscribe to the War Loan. German World War I poster, c1917, by Fritz Erler

Gas mask training, World War II. South African WaF (Womens Auxiliary Air Force) sergeant and instructor fitting a gas mask during a training session in World War II (1939-1945)

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WORLD WAR I: GAS WARFARE. Men of the U.S. Army passing through a trench filled with tear gas during training at Camp Dix, New Jersey. Photograph, c1917

WORLD WAR I: GAS WARFARE. American soldiers using gas flappers to fan poison gas, which is heavier than air, out of their trench, during World War I. Photograph, 1917 or 1918

WORLD WAR I: GAS WARFARE. Soldier ringing a bell to warn of an imminent gas attack during World War I. Photograph, 1914-1918

WORLD WAR I: GAS WARFARE. American troops fighting in trenches adjust their gas masks as a cloud of deadly gas approaches during World War I. Photograph, 1917 or 1918

WORLD WAR I: U. S. TROOPS. American army recruits undergoing poison-gas training at Camp Dix
WORLD WAR I: U.S. TROOPS. American army recruits undergoing poison-gas training at Camp Dix, New Jersey. Stereograph, 1918

WORLD WAR I: GAS MASKS. American soldiers in France during World War I learning how to use gas masks. Stereograph, 1918

POISON GAS POSTER, 1914. Canadian World War I poster warning against poison gas, 1914

WORLD WAR I: GAS ATTACK. A World War I gas and flame attack seen from the air, St-Mihiel, France. Oil over a photograph, 1918

BATTLE OF LOOS, 1915. British soldiers wearing gas masks attacking the German second-line trenches at Loos, France, during World War I 25 September 1915

WORLD WAR I: GAS MASKS. French troops wearing gas masks in World War I, winter of 1915-1916

WORLD WAR I: GAS WARFARE. French soldiers wearing gas masks. Contemporary oil on canvas by Zingg

WORLD WAR I: CARTOON, 1915. The Gas Fiend. Cartoon, 1915, by Louis Raemaekers

WORLD WAR I: GAS WARFARE. Sharpshooters from the Arditi shock troops of the Italian army wearing gas masks

WORLD WAR I: GAS WARFARE. A German gas attack in the Russian trenches near Baronvitsky

WORLD WAR I: GAS WARFARE. A German anti-aircraft machine gun crew wearing protective masks in a gas zone

WORLD WAR I: FRENCH POSTER. They Shall Not Pass! French poster, 1917, depicting a soldier on a World War I battlefield, wearing a gas mask around his neck

Gassing the Troops on Our Own Front Line : American cartoon by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel)
LABOR CARTOON, 1942. Gassing the Troops on Our Own Front Line : American cartoon by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) for the New York City newspaper, PM, 26 March 1942

WWI: GAS WARFARE. Both soldiers and horses of the British cavalry utilize gas masks in infested regions

WORLD WAR I: GAS MASKS. American soldiers in France during World War I learning how to use gas masks. Stereograph, 1918

WORLD WAR I: GAS WARFARE. British soldiers blinded by a German gas attack during the Lys offensive shuffle toward an advanced dressing station near Bethune, France, April 1918

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"Unseen Enemies: The Horrors of Gas Warfare in World War I and II" Gas warfare, a devastating tactic employed during both World Wars, left an indelible mark on the history of warfare. In this captivating collection of images, we catch a glimpse into the harrowing reality faced by soldiers on the frontlines. World War I witnessed the emergence of gas attacks as a sinister weapon. American soldiers are seen demonstrating various types of gas masks worn by troops from different nations - U. S. , British, French, and German. These masks became essential for survival amidst clouds of toxic fumes that threatened to suffocate or burn their victims. A powerful German poster from 1917 urges citizens to support their war efforts through subscriptions to war loans. It serves as a reminder that financial backing was crucial in combating these deadly assaults. Moving forward to World War II, we witness gas mask training sessions where soldiers were taught how to properly protect themselves against potential chemical attacks. Such drills highlight the constant fear gripping those who fought on the frontlines. The photographs take us back to World War I trenches where American troops adjust their gas equipment while enduring unimaginable conditions. They stand united against an invisible enemy lurking within every breath they took. In another image, an American soldier uses gas flappers – ingenious devices designed to fan away poison gases and provide temporary respite from danger. This resourcefulness showcases humanity's resilience even in times of extreme adversity. The haunting sound of bells ringing echoes through one photograph; it served as a warning signal alerting soldiers about imminent gas attacks. A chilling reminder that death could silently creep upon them at any moment. Camp Dix becomes a backdrop for poison-gas training exercises endured by brave recruits preparing for battle during World War I. Their determination shines through as they face this terrifying threat head-on with unwavering resolve. American soldiers stationed in France during World War I can be seen learning about and adjusting their gas masks.