WWI. The first modern war. Clouds of death
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HISTORY's award-winning original specials explore the people, places, and events that have shaped who we are today. Whether offering in-depth perspective on ancient cultures, exploring geological wonders, or analyzing history's greatest military strategies, HISTORY specials provide an informative and entertaining look into the great stories of the world around us. The Germans, ignoring international treaties they signed, were first to weaponize a chemical. In this case it was chlorine -- a highly toxic ingredient used in the manufacture of chemical dyes of which they had a huge supply.
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