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The Lasting Impacts of World War I: Central Powers, Chemical Warfare, and the Road to Geneva
World War I, a significant global conflict from 1914 to 1918, reshaped borders, empires, and political alliances across the world. Among the many alliances that formed, the Central Powers, consisting primarily of Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire (modern-day Turkey), and Bulgaria, were key belligerents against the Allied Powers. This complex war not only witnessed the…
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Blisters on the Nation: Exploring the Use of Mustard Gas in the U.S. Military
Mustard gas, a potent chemical weapon that causes severe blisters on the skin and in the lungs, was one of the most notorious innovations of World War I. While primarily associated with the battlefields of Europe, its influence extended far beyond, including its controversial use and testing by the United States. The use of mustard…