On this day in 1915, Germany released chlorine gas during the Second Battle of Ypres, markin the first effective use of poison gas on the Western Front.

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From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

On this day in 1915, Germany released chlorine gas during the Second Battle of Ypres, markin the first effective use of poison gas on the Western Front.

Chlorine gas released at Second Battle of Ypres - April 22, 1915

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