Russian soldiers on the Eastern Front take aim in a trench with Winchester 1895 rifles while wearing chlorine gas masks. Circa 1915_16 (Colorised by Royston Leonard).
Russian soldiers on the Eastern Front take aim in a trench while wearing chlorine gas masks. The use of gas is ultimately unique to the first world war, having made its debut and exit within the four short years. It was often used on both axis and allies sides, and created a sense of anxiety and fear in the enamy.
