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By Liakhovetsky, Ivan Mikhailovich (Maisky)

The Complete Maisky Diaries: Volume 2

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18 January
There is reliable information that the Germans are preparing great quantities of a special gas, calcium arsenide, which can’t be seen or smelled. It can be spread by shells or bombs or even simply scattered like powder. It is extremely noxious. Ordinary protective masks are useless against it. People are poisoned unawares and die in terrible agony within 24 hours. It is thought that the Germans may use ‘arsenide gas’ during their spring offensive (possibly this is the ‘secret weapon’ of which Hitler spoke a few months ago). In any case, the British general staff is expecting this offensive.
What a terrible thing! This is how human genius is expended! When will the social system that permits such things be done away with at last?!
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Document Title18 January
AuthorLiakhovetsky, Ivan Mikhailovich (Maisky)
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Date1940 Jan 18
AOC VolumeThe Complete Maisky Diaries: Volume 2
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