The Great War

Season 4 Episode 28: Operation Beach Party - Mustard Gas Unleashed - Week 155

British Commander Sir Douglas Haig is still convinced of his coming offensive in Flanders. But the Germans know that something is afoot and launch a spoiling attack at the Yser River - the name of the operation is Strandfest or Beach Party. They use blue cross gas for the first time there and two days later also use another new chemical agent which will be known as mustard gas.

Genre:

Documentary, War & Politics

Seasons:

13

Episodes:

347

Cast:

Indy Neidell

Quality:

HD

Duration:

10 min

First Air:

2014

Rating:

9.3