Gas protection, France, World War I pieces The cabby's long whip rests

The cabby's long whip rests in the crook of his arm

1872 (c1880-1882)

A man at the wheel of his car dressed in a driving coat and goggles

Although parts of Arundel Castle date back to the 11th century it was heavily restored during the 19th century

Gas protection, France, World War I pieces The cabby's long whip restsGas protection, France, World War I, 1915. French troops in a trench wearing rudimentary facemasks and goggles. On 22 April 1915 the Germans released 168 tons of chlorine gas over a four mile front, in the first gas attack of the war. Initially French and Algerian troops (Zouaves) of the 45th and 78th Divisions were attacked with the gas, inflicting heavy casualties and causing widespread panic, with the survivors abandoning their positions. Although