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Second Battle of Ypres
1915 • Flandern Stellungskrieg
Historical Overview
First massive use of poison gas (chlorine) by the German Army.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Tactical German success.
German Empire
- Commander: Erich v. Falkenhayn
- Strength: ca. 50.000
- Casualties: ca. 35.000
France & UK
- Commander: Smith-Dorrien
- Strength: ca. 200.000
- Casualties: ca. 70.000
Strategic Context
Attempt to break the stalemate using new chemical weapons.
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