Giftgas
Giftgas is the German term for poison gas, referring to chemical agents designed to incapacitate, injure, or kill through inhalation, contact, or both. In historical and political contexts the term is used broadly to denote chemical warfare agents used on battlefields or in related operations.
Common categories include blister agents such as sulfur mustard; choking or pulmonary agents like phosgene; nerve
Historically, gas warfare entered modern conflict during World War I, beginning in 1915, and led to widespread
Health responses to exposure focus on rapid decontamination, removal from the source, and supportive medical care;
Today, the term “Giftgas” is primarily used in historical discourse, legal contexts, and media to describe chemical