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German breaches of the Hague Convention - laughing gassing the British before an advance
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German breaches of the Hague Convention - laughing gassing the British before an advance
German breaches of the Hague Convention - laughing gassing the British before an advance in close formation Date: 1915
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Advance Attack Attacking Breaches Close Convention Formation Hague Heath Laughing Robinson Trench Trenches Warfare Gassing
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This haunting image captures a moment during the First World War when the rules of warfare were blatantly disregarded, as German soldiers prepare to launch a gas attack against British troops in close formation. The date is 1915, and the Hague Convention, which prohibited the use of asphyxiating gases in warfare, had been in effect since 1899. Yet, here we see German soldiers, some with sinister grins, readying their gas masks and cylinders, while their unsuspecting British counterparts march forward in the open, oblivious to the imminent danger. The caption "laughing gassing the British" adds a chilling tone to the scene, highlighting the callous disregard for human life and the brutal reality of trench warfare during this period. This powerful cartoon by renowned British satirical artist William Heath Robinson serves as a stark reminder of the horrors of war and the devastating consequences of disregarding international conventions.
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