Journal #2:

WWI military training camps: Training camps were often crowded and there were rarely enough materials for everyone to be properly equipped, shelter was a main part in this many men would be in tents instead of huts which were in short supply. The conditions in the tent were quite harsh and even worse during the winter. The camps taught basic training that would prepare the young boys for war they did drills that would also prepare for what they would be going through.

Mustard Gas: The use of mustard gas was painful and terrifying as it destroyed mens lungs. It first came into use in 1917 and it was almost odorless and it took about twelve hours for the chemical to take effect. Men with the poisoning would get blisters on their skin, theirs eyes would become sticky, and they would usually vomit. The mustard gas chemical would stay in the soil of were it was thrown for a couple of weeks. The chemical would attack the bronchial tubes and eat away the mucus membrane, which is said to be excruciatingly painful. The soldier’s victim to this often felt as if they were going to choke to death due to the lack of air and they were often strapped to their beds at night. This was a horrible threat to men in the war and it killed over 4,000 British soldiers.