Poison gas and gas masks in the First World War

[@2070paradigmshift]

Just discovered this channel today. Your first video I saw was the Henry V arrow removal. It was incredible.

[@thehistorysquad]

Glad you found us - there's lots more to come 👍🏻

[@pikeyjustnickit7001]

Same

[@Justaguy0111]

that was the first one i watched too. I like this guys humor

[@kanzowerlheim5589]

Same for me too

[@jamesharrison9336]

@@thehistorysquad will you do more ww1 videos? It’s a great channel you have here 👍

[@nickchristian8195]

My Great Uncle was at the Battle of Loos, he went over the top wearing the primitive gas/smoke hood that Kevin showed. His battalion, 10th Gloucesters, captured the first three lines of enemy trenches but so many were killed by mg fire or put out of action by their own gas that the battion of 1000 men was all but destroyed. The battalion's commanding officer witnessed hundreds of his men dead in no man's land and suffered a nervous breakdown. My Great Uncle was killed there near Lone Tree. He has no known grave. You can, today, visit the replanted Lone Tree, memorial and poignant cemeteries on the old battlefield. Also a small museum in the town of Loos. The local people gather and remember the battles fought there on or near September 25th every year. Visitors from UK are always very welcome.

[@thehistorysquad]

A lovely comment Nick, thank you for sharing the story of your Great Uncle.

[@donnahays1534]

Thank you for sharing this history. Amazing! These fellows went through so much. No wonder why so many could never talk about these events. God grant your Uncle eternal peace. From Canada and a greatful generation that got to experience some peace and freedoms because of the actions needed that they took and endured for all of us. Let us remember.

[@BryanPowellz]

My great grandfather was in the first world war and saw some heavy fighting he was in the Somme river valley he never said much about it but I loved the man .

[@charlestemple634]

My maternal grandfather was among the first American troops to enter combat during WWI. He saw over 4 months of almost constant fighting under horrible conditions before being hospitalized with injuries. Was first gassed with a cloud of German methane, but consequences were minor and he was off the front lines only two days. During an attack in mid-October 1918, a mustard round exploded right behind him, the chemical and shrapnel hit his back, and he inhaled some chem as well. He was hospitalized for several months, ended up with 2 Purple Hearts, a Silver Star, and a disability award, but never fully recovered all the way to his passing in 1964.

[@minuteman4199]

My father was a nurse in a veterans home in England in the 1950s treating patients who had gas casualties in WW1 and had been in hospital ever since.

[@Nana-vi4rd]

My grandmother's older sister's husband was gassed in the war, and even drank poisoned water, but didn't did. After the war, the Army did a barrage of tests on him every year of his remaining life. And he lived to be 85 years old. And he was never sick either. They couldn't figure out why he lived when so many had died. He had no clue either, he would just simple tell them...." God didn't want me yet." and that was it. And like I said, he had the occasional cold, but nothing else, no cancer nothing from the Poisoned gas or water that he drank. Even after he died, the Army insisted on an autopsy to be done. But they found no answers....like he always said...."God didn't want him yet."......lol.

[@thehistorysquad]

How lovely 👍🏻

[@sandybarrie5526]

my maternal grandfather , BEF, was gassed just after Loos. he lost a lung, but after recovering, he returned to the front as an Ambulance driver, and won the MMdriving an ambulance at St. Julien, 1917.

[@thehistorysquad]

So brave.

[@pvtslade2921]

My great grandfather was a veteran of the Great War, used the old 'wee on the sock' tactic when his unit was gassed. He survived but the experience gave him such trauma that my father recalls being dragged under the table more than once, his grandfather brandishing a broom and yelling about THE HUN ARE COMING! Anyway, fantastic video, very informative!

[@thehistorysquad]

Great story about your great grandfather there, thanks very much 👍🏻

[@philiphughes2780]

My great uncle died before I was born. His name was John Houston. He played football for Everton in 1915. His brother my great grandfather was killed in October 1914. He died from wounds received at Battle of Mons

[@boydgrandy5769]

My maternal grandfather crossed over to Canada, from North Dakota in the US, at the age of 16 and joined the Canadian Army in 1915. A bit over a year later, he became a mustard gas casualty, spending the next three years in hospital in England and ultimately losing his right eye and one lung. In 1919, while still in convalescence, he met my grandmother, WInifred Alden. They got married that year and he returned with her to Canada. He carried those wounds for more than 60 years. We have a picture of him, in uniform after having been released from the hospital. Sadly, I never got to meet him.

[@thehistorysquad]

Wow, what a lovely story, thanks so much for sharing it here. Thank you!

[@javierv.g.5231]

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[@scrappydoo7887]

@@javierv.g.5231 don't do that.

[@javierv.g.5231]

@@scrappydoo7887 🧢

[@scrappydoo7887]

@@javierv.g.5231 so edgy

[@CryptidRenfri]

I've been told one of my great grandfather's was a dispatch messenger/runner in the British Army on the Western Front. He was caught up in a mustard gas attack and had no mask. He was pretty messed up but was sent back to England to a hospital and survived the war. His daughter, my grandmother, was a teenager living in London during the Blitz many years later and was a volunteer air raid warden. She used to tell me stories about running through the streets while houses exploded around her. Apparently some days there were so many planes overhead that they would black out the sun and cast a shadow over everything. She immigrated here to Australia as a nurse after the war. Towards the end of her life she started to lose much of her memory, and would occasionally have panic attacks thinking the Germans were about to attack. She passed away back in 2012 after slipping into a short coma. She was a super sweet lady and made the best sticky gingerbread I've ever had. I miss her.

[@thehistorysquad]

What a lovely recollection, thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@OhioScot]

My Great Grandfather was gassed by mustard in 1918 while serving in the AEF and he survived only to died in 1932 of due to the lung damage from the gas decades later. It's the long term effects that were worse than dying directly from gas.

[@richardglady3009]

The evolution of the gas mask was very interesting. I have read that the “vomit” gas/mustard gas combo was particularly effective on the rookie American soldiers. Thank you.

[@Fees-Shed]

My grandfather was gassed at Ypres, he was in the Argylls. Unfortunately he didn’t talk much about his experiences and he was there for whole 4 years. I never knew him because surprisingly he died of lung cancer before I was born Love you channel and learning loads of new things and I’m a history buff x fee

[@cuebj]

My father joined up ahead of draft when war broke out in 1939. Assigned to South Wales Borderers and trained in Brecon Beacons then posted to Aberystwyth in case Germany used Ireland as a launchpad. As junior lieutenant, he was made responsible for gas response in the town. That required him to experience the various types of gas - not pleasant, he said. His arrangements so impressed higher ups that they were rolled out on a much wider scale. My last job was in local government and he would ask about what arrangements were in place for a variety of scenarios

[@djolley61]

Part of me says, especially when talking about the use of nuclear bombs in WWII, is, dead is dead, no matter how you get there. Gas is so horrible, indiscriminate, and really unpredictable. I wonder how many men were just completely undone when the war was over, even without any physical wounds.

[@thehistorysquad]

I often wonder that myself 👍🏻

[@britishamerican4321]

@@thehistorysquad Me too. The thing is, men didn't talk about their emotions, that generation (they just forced everything down, sadly); and society didn't countenance emotional demonstrativeness.

[@scrappydoo7887]

Many many accounts of men in the UK who ended up in permanent near vegatative states from the horror they faced in the first war. So much trauma that reality just slipped away from them. Sadly in that day and age mental health issues were still poorly understood and the "treatment" could often be barbaric. It's extremely sad.

[@britishamerican4321]

@@scrappydoo7887 Yes, very.

[@libbyhicks7549]

@@scrappydoo7887 Yes, its all very sad. Today they often just find a clean way out through suicide.

[@DoomNedwob]

I never ceases to amaze me, the ingenuity of the human race to find new ways for us to kill each other! On the other hand, there are many discoveries made in war time that have helped save lives, especially in medicine and surgery, but can't we make these discoveries without so much suffering? Like you, the fact that poison gas is still being made, still being used, does my head in! Thanks for another very interesting film Kevin.

[@etholus1000]

You’re basically the best history teacher I’ve never had. All of my history teachers but maybe one were this interesting and passionate about the subject. Going to binge your videos and learn!

[@thehistorysquad]

Oh wow, enjoy!

[@oliviermosimann6931]

I must confess that I have seen most of your videos and absolutely love them. Specially your epic rendition of battles. You remind me of a History teacher who, when I was 6 (long time ago 😅) taught us is only 3 months the road building and other architecural marvels of ancient Rome, including the special quality of their concrete. But I digress and will henceforth watch this video and leave more well-earned comments on your great and, me thinks, generous work.

[@thehistorysquad]

Wow, thank you!

[@sislertx]

I love his personal stories..especially the one.about Beatrice ..i even told my husband that one.

[@AyoubusMagnus]

This is the first time that I hear the word "mica" used in English I did it research and I was amazed by what I found. It turns out that in my country we call anything which has or made of plastic as "mica" and I never knew why. Today was a revelation I will share this with people. Thank you for your great content 👏

[@thehistorysquad]

You're more than welcome, thanks for listening 👍🏻

[@chemech]

Properly speaking, mica is a flaky mineral that used to be used for electrical insulation in capacitors... The plastic that was first used as a lens for these masks was, as I recall, a form of cellulose acetate = celluloid, as in the stuff used for photographic films.

[@AyoubusMagnus]

@@chemech I see thx for the intel

[@jaysarahmanningfawcett1753]

In World War One my 2x Great Grandfather created a charity for Blind Veterans who where gassed during the war. It was called The Blinded Soldiers and Sailors Hostel now today called Blind Veterans UK. This video was great to watch and made me think about what my Great Grandfather was doing to help those in need. Thank you

[@thehistorysquad]

Wow, that's brilliant, thanks for sharing.

[@runealien]

Thank you for reminding us of the horrors of war. One day there will be no more wars. Love your neighbor as yourself 👍

[@ScottAtkinson-r2w]

Great video again, I was only aware of the later versions of the Gas masks so it was really interesting to see how it developed throughout the war.

WW1 out of every war has always scared the crap out of me. The trenches, close quarter combat, gas, artillery, it must have been insane, literal hell on earth. All the previous wars never had the impact on me as the first, not even nuclear war which is second on my list.

[@abaddon4823]

I’ve listened to these videos at least a dozen times. Really enjoy listening to Kevin. From one soldier to another, thank u Kevin.

[@thehistorysquad]

My pleasure buddy, thanks very much 👍🏻

[@peteroshea5745]

My Grandfather was gassed in ww1. His left lung collapsed, I'm not sure if it was removed. He was in the Canadian Army having been sent as a home child at I believe 11 or 13 years old. He married, had 4 children ,was a builder, and died aged 73. He had four strokes and used to joke that one half him carried the other half around. What a marvellous man. I'm honoured to say he was my Pop Ps. Your channel is is educational. Thanks so much.Peter

[@sethmichaelmay8119]

Really great stuff. I wish everyone could have a history teacher like you.

[@jamesfletcher279]

My grandfather was gassed with mustard gas all the time I knew him half of his forehead was a weeping blister where it burnt him right up to his death in the early 80s he would never talk about ww1 just recently I found the field where he was gassed great videos keep them coming

[@alecarce5290]

This man is truly a marvel. His incredibly vast knowledge is a blessing to this world and I can only hope that there will be those who can fill his shoes with as much passion, eloquence, wit, and diversity of information as him. This account deserves so many more subscribers than it has. Amazing work as always

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers Alex, I'm honoured by your comment. 👍🏻

[@hedgeearthridge6807]

I absolutely love your videos! You speak with such impact and art and eloquence, so much better than just rattling off facts as fast as possible. Not to mention the humor. Definitely subscribed! Also i have accidentally inhaled a form of chlorine gas before, you can feel every bronchiole in your lungs, it feels like fire or burning acid and you can't stop coughing. Acid is a great way to describe it, since Chlorine forms Hydrochloric Acid in the water coating your respiratory system and eyes, and that's what burns so much.

[@thehistorysquad]

Wow, thanks for your comment, I'm glad your enjoying the channel. I hope your lungs are okay now, no lasting damage?

[@reactivearmour5126]

Your presentations always make me smile no matter how depressed I am. Thank you.

[@thehistorysquad]

Well stay tuned for more eh? I know a bit about depression. 👍🏻

[@christopherhahn6728]

@@thehistorysquad I will definitely stay tuned for more. You may discuss sad or dark subjects but you do it in a way that lifts your audience up instead of bringing them down more. I hope our positive comments, thumbs ups and subscriptions lift you up too. God bless.

[@thehistorysquad]

@@christopherhahn6728 They most certainly do - thank you ;-)

[@tonys8613]

My grandmother's first husband was killed by mustard gas in WW1. That stuff causes a horrible death. Thanks again for another great video!

[@leekidman6128]

What a legend you are Kevin, I worked for G4S for nearly 10 years and a urine soaked sock was often how I got threw each day! Brilliant channel

[@MrHarrytheJew]

This is an amazing channel! Your knowledge is amazing, and enthusiasm just blows me out of the water. This is the kind of delivery that will get the next generation into history.

[@thehistorysquad]

Gosh, that's really lovely of you to say so, thanks Harry 👍🏻

[@Matibeos]

Hi Kev, great insight again. I think WW1 was the most horrific war to be involved in. If you think 15 years prior in the Boer War it was still muskets and cavalry. You could have been a Boer War veteran potentially then seeing action in WW1, the use of poison gas and machine guns mowing men down is frightening. Please keep up the great content. Cheers!

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks Matt - will do 👍🏻

[@bostonrailfan2427]

machine guns weren’t new, they had been in use in war in the Spanish-American War and the Boer War…

[@chemech]

The real mass killer in WWI was massed artillery... Machine guns came in about third, after mortars... but, they were devastating in defense, and too many commanders sent infantry slogging into killing zones in the insane belief that the spirit of the infantryman and his bayonet would see things through.

[@alastair9894]

War is war but gas is the depths of depravity.

[@deadhorse1391]

I buy , collect and sell antique tools , few years back I bought a piano tuner’s kit in leather case. Inside with the tools were two metal buttons that said “ I am a Blind Vet” I was curious about this and in my research I found out one of the trades that Blind Vets were often trained on was Piano Tuning since they could do it with out sight

[@thehistorysquad]

Yes, that's fascinating isn't it 👍🏻

[@libbyhicks7549]

I went to college on an old army base. They would have these 'garage sales' with all this old stuff that had been stashed away for decades. I remember people trying on the old gas masks and gear, we weren't smart to enough to think if that was very safe. Nobody ever warned us of asbestos or anything else. There was all kinds of strange dangerous junk just laid out for kids to pick over.

[@user-uk5bx1kz2k]

​@@libbyhicks7549 Only got about red flask with your comment. rewound couple times about what was there in the filter and bham! no luck what so ever... reached your post and man was I upset - asbestos from the first try

[@philiphughes2780]

My Great Uncle fought during WW1 and was a Sergeant in the Royal Irish Rifles. He didn't actually get to see action until September 1916. He fought in Ginchy then he was awarded a MM in Passchendaele and by the end of the war he was awarded a to the MM. He stayed in the military and transferred to the Royal Tank Corps in 1936. He went on to serve during WW2.

[@thehistorysquad]

Wow, he must have been some guy. 👍

[@leoscheibelhut940]

My grandfather was an American officer in WWI. He was mustard gassed and spent over a year recovering in hospitals.

[@davep7034]

Thankyou Kevin please dont stop makeing videos I cant stop listening to you speak I love your videos

[@thehistorysquad]

Haha, cheers Dave - no plans to stop yet 😉

[@lauradavison4044]

My grandad witnessed one of the first mustard gas attacks in France, he never said how bad it was but he was so impressed by a group of nuns who helped the men he had his daughters moved to be educated in UK by the same Nuns

[@theblargh151]

I must still be a child because I was endlessly delighted by you talking with the gas mask on! Lol, I loved the muffled talking and the "war bugle!"

[@thehistorysquad]

😜

[@therightman954]

Mate, I've honestly been looking for a channel like this. You make things so intresting. As if we were down the pub for a chat as opposed to a lecture. If ever we met id happily buy you a pint. Cheers to you Kevin

[@thehistorysquad]

Well thanks very much buddy, that's much appreciated!

[@FruityAlexis]

I'm greatful I've found your channel! I've recommended you to my history teacher for his younger students as they're studying the Great War!

[@thehistorysquad]

That's great, thanks. Glad you're enjoying it 👍🏻

[@AbbyV1820]

My grandfather was in WWI. He died in the early 60s of lung cancer. It was often wondered if it was an affect from the war.

[@markwatson3135]

My grandfather was in the US Second Marines, he was gassed, and died at 43 after having years of respiratory issues as a result of the mustard gas.

[@wolfiewolfdog9771]

Thanks for all you do Kevin! God bless.

[@aLexKcss]

I've always loved history, and this channel teaches it with passion. Would have loved to have you as my history tutor Great work!

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks buddy 👍🏻

[@wrightsmilitaria]

Interesting video! As a gas mask collector it’s amazing to see how far gas masks have come!

[@thehistorysquad]

It really is!

[@pixill4ted593]

I was highly engaged through this fascinating topic of gas attack protocols. Thanks again sir 👋🏼

[@collieee2957]

This is so sad, and people think things are so terrible in 2022. Really helps you be more grateful hearing stories like this. Your videos are great I just started watching today, your an amazing captivating storyteller !

[@thehistorysquad]

Thank you & welcome aboard 👍🏻

[@collieee2957]

@@thehistorysquad thrilled to get a response from you! So cool!😭 I was really interested in this topic of poison gas I wonder if you have anymore stories to tell on it?

[@thehistorysquad]

@@collieee2957 There'll be lots more WW1 stuff to come, but not specifically on the gas I don't think.

[@collieee2957]

@@thehistorysquad no worries haha I’m still invested you seem like a great guy. Love the passion

[@owen1079]

11:15 This old asbestos filter warning also goes for Soviet Bloc Cold War era masks all the way thru to the 80's as well.

[@kiwifruit27]

Great to see your channel growing, your content is excellent and the manner in which you deliver it easy to listen to. Well done

[@thehistorysquad]

Much appreciated! Thanks for staying tuned and your support in these comments. It's great to see people enjoying the history. 👍🏻

[@christianromero4278]

This channel is amazing, i just can't get enough of it..

[@thehistorysquad]

Glad to hear it 👍🏻

[@brettridings5594]

Binge watching these, found the arrow removal last night, legitimately thought it was a TV show blown away with the quality of these videos.

[@thehistorysquad]

Wow, thanks Brett 👍🏻. Stay tuned for more.

[@ehbrownj]

My great-grandfather Abel Watetch #907650 had suffered gas poisoning at Hill 70 on August 16, 1917 in the trenches near Lens France. He served with the 102nd battalion there, transferring from the CEF 195th Battalion out of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. He was admitted & treated at the General Hospital in Camiers France, and after his recovery he then later returned back to his unit the 102nd Bat. in Roclincourt Northern France on July 17, 1918

[@madmeerkat1158]

Very informative video. We will never know, thank goodness, what those guys had to endure in the trenches. A different breed indeed. Heroes all.

[@thehistorysquad]

That's for sure!

[@MapleJokerRofl]

Amazing just found your channel and the way you teach history is amazing!!

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks and welcome 👍🏻

[@lunarmagoo]

I could literally listen to you all day!!! Amazing! Keep it up!

[@thehistorysquad]

Wow, thank you! 👍🏻

[@theresaboock6758]

Wow! Thanks for sharing. My great uncle was permanently disabled by gas in WWl, and I’ve wondered why.

[@Celtopia]

Thank you Kevin,....

[@TF2Scout10]

9:45 Man literally sounds like the pyro from team fortress 2

[@gibusgaming5866]

Great video, I really liked to see how the use of gas masks changed throughout the war.

[@Artexmadera]

Thank you Kevin for such a great explanation on this subject, and yes...in Vietnam, anything and everything was game.... thanks!

[@thehistorysquad]

You're welcome 👍

[@harutogames9204]

"Or your gonna do that thing called dieing" bro said that with the most blank smile 😂

[@snekans554]

I didnt know vomit gas was a thing. Cant think of how terrible it must be pukin all inside your mask and fearing you will die either by getting shot or inhaling the bad stuff. Keep up the nice work, Kevin. Some great history lessons you put up. If only we had this kind of stuff back in my school days

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@lisaconner7609]

So interesting Kevin, thank you So much as heal up from meniscus surgery!

[@thehistorysquad]

My pleasure Lisa, hope you're doing okay.

[@janetbowersox83]

I love your sense of humor! Your wealth of knowledge is astounding! What great conversations you must have with your wife and friends!

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers Janet 👍🏻

[@facina3390]

I’m so glad that I found this channel! Awesome, and well researched information, and Mr. Hicks is a fantastic actor and narrator!

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks Facina, welcome aboard!

[@awesomeinmortal3499]

This is awesome thank you

[@kennbiggs9311]

Very interesting Kevin! There are many things I enjoy about your videos but that you actually put on the gear is one of the best.

[@thehistorysquad]

I appreciate that Kenn, thanks!

[@davidchappelle1810]

I feel fortunate to have found this excellent channel. A great history teacher and story teller with a nice touch of humour. I understand Kevin that you are an ex military man, can you tell me anything of your service history ? Definitely subscribed !

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks David, much appreciated. I was in the British Army during the 70s & 80s in the Royal Military Police 👍🏻

[@chemech]

@@thehistorysquad Saw one of your videos from Chepstow Castle where you were wearing a baseball cap with a Welsh Guards badge and the legend: "Veteran" below...

[@peterrussell9231]

Thank you

[@firstlast6398]

Great content and charisma! It's not easy turning such a horrid and complicated affair into something interestingly digestible for the masses. Keep up the goodwork, I can see your gem of channel blowing up soon! Cheers!

[@thehistorysquad]

Wow, thanks, I'm glad you like it 👍🏻

[@canadiancutthroat]

Excellent overview of all these masks!! Well done!

[@Granattaaaaaa]

To me: thist is fast becoming my favourite history channel. Thanks for the content!

[@thehistorysquad]

Wow, thanks! That's great to hear. 👍🏻

[@blindarchershaunhenderson3769]

"Lest We Forget" keep up the good work 🙏

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers Shaun - hope you're keeping okay 👍

[@nietzchepreacher9477]

This guy is fantastic

[@johngolombek61]

Great job as always sir from the states . I served in the USMC I have worn full MOPP gear a few times .

[@thehistorysquad]

Right on, it's not fun is it 👍🏻

[@jefflatham3247]

We really do enjoy the quality videos "yeah" thank You !

[@thehistorysquad]

Yeah, glad to hear it! 👍

[@leekidman6128]

So good Kevin!

[@peterwills1160]

your programs are incredible I studied history at school I myself do re enactment so keep up the good work brilliant

[@thehistorysquad]

Thank you! Will do!

[@pumpkinking5174]

As we approach Armistice Day, seems appropriate to remember the lads and what horrors they had to endure. War is hell.

[@Fallschirmjager-xy1ep]

Greetings from Turkey , I really admire your content with all that great story telling and historic gear and uniforms, your channel is a gem, thanks for all your videos,please make more videos

[@thehistorysquad]

Hello & thank you for your kind words, I'll do my best to continue 👍🏻

[@richardprescott6322]

Clara -rest in peace lass ❤

[@tommyaudette-daigle9281]

You're method of teaching is amazing !

[@thehistorysquad]

Thank you! 😃

[@garychynne1377]

rough show kevin. a day in the life of a recruit, one of the worst things i remember in basic training was they took the platoon and got us to put on the masks and run until we're huffing and puffing and the nco's threw a canister in a can and the room filled with smoke. now they order us to take off the masks. guys where coughing, gagging, falling over each other, puking, eyes burning, skin burning, lungs burning, really terrible. then they opened a door and everyone ran out sprawling all over. then the nco's said kind of chipper that is a lesson not to take off your masks. my opinion on masks we had were it is best not to exert yourself even a little or you'll suffocate darn near. walk fast 100 yds. and there is a tendency to pull the corner of the mask up a bit. better to hunk 'er down go to ground relax if possible and wait the gas out. gas is a horror weapon, for a horror war. you have a great collection of kit in the back kevin. take care gary

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks buddy 👍🏻 Did you ever have to eat the biscuit during gas training? We had to learn how to eat and drink during a prolonged gas attack.

[@garychynne1377]

@@thehistorysquad hi kevin. never had to eat a biscuit. sounds pretty hard to do. soldiering is a hard trade. take care gary

[@MIck1-10]

Always interesting,thank you.

[@squidgetmidget6932]

Amazing channel thank you 👍

[@neilfoster814]

Hi Kevin. As a subscriber, I really enjoy your channel, it's very informative and a pleasure to watch. One of my favourite videos of yours is the Berlin Wall one, especially your own personal story. My aunt was German Jew, and having lived through the Nazi era, she always feared that if Germany re-united it could lead to a similar occurrence again. My Grandfather fought in WW1 from early 1916 (he was only 17), later in the war he became a Lewis gunner and survived the war. He didn't say much, but the few stories he did share, some were amusing and some were horrific in equal measures.

[@thehistorysquad]

Wow, thanks for your comment Neil. Hold onto those stories of your Grandfather, they're precious.

[@Blessed_V0id]

How you remember all these dates is both baffling and commendable

[@jo-annknowles1373]

Thanks for this Kevin, finally some truth about how those gases are still mass produced now :( ... plus it was a really interesting video too .. I've only just discovered your channel and I'm really glad I have :) .

[@thehistorysquad]

Well thank you Jo-Ann, I'm glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

[@justintimbersaw3934]

If he's a professor at my university, I'd never miss a history class which I never missed btw, but still, he made us having fun while learning history

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers Justin 👍🏻

[@shawnmichaeladams1]

Awesome work! Please keep up the good work!

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks, will do!

[@squid310861]

Another excellent film, thank you.

[@thehistorysquad]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

[@MagratheaLegend]

Fantastic channel, interesting and fun. Thanks!

[@thehistorysquad]

You're welcome 👍🏻

[@molochi]

Mica is a natural silicate that can be seperated into thin transparent sheets and was used for things like lantern windows as it is somewhat flexible, heat resistant, and more durable than a thin sheet of glass. I wouldn't call it plastic tho.

[@cheairsaguilar1999]

Subscribed from Arkansas, USA. Love your videos. Keep up the fabulous work!

[@thehistorysquad]

Thank you! Will do! 👍🏻

[@armchairgeneralissimo]

Looking rather dapper in that uniform.

[@fishyfudfelix6124]

Just found your channel, its fantastic you are a great host.

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks so much!