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It was during the First World War (1914–18) that science and technology (S&T) began to have a major impact on the wars in particular, and defence in general. If there was one example of a major weapon which changed the course of the War, it was mustard gas. This gas produced and used in large quantities, wrought havoc in the trenches of both the warring sides.
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