The Great War

Season 2 Episode 17: Gas On The Western Front - Baptism of Fire for Canada - Week 39

fter experiments on the Eastern Front, the German Army is using poison gas for the first time on the Western Front. At the beginning of the 2nd Battle of Ypres, the wind blows in a favourable direction; the wide spread use of chlorine gas has a devastating effect on the French troops. Even the Germans are surprised by it. The incredible sacrifice of the Canadian troops make it possible to defend Hill 60 in the end.

Genre:

Documentary, War & Politics

Seasons:

13

Episodes:

347

Cast:

Indy Neidell

Quality:

HD

Duration:

9 min

First Air:

2014

Rating:

9.3