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Milestones in History

08.08.2013

Smorgon’s heroic deeds. Part 2 (commemorating the 100th anniversary of World War I)

Today, the courage and heroism shown at Smorgon is well known. There is a proverb “Those who have never been in Smorgon have known no war”. It was at this front line that the Germans first used poison gas against the 3d Infantry Guard Division on 12 October 1915. From 1916 gas attacks became common military operations.<br />
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Photo: www.smorgon.org

Today, the courage and heroism shown at Smorgon is well known. There is a proverb “Those who have never been in Smorgon have known no war”. It was at this front line that the Germans first used poison gas against the 3d Infantry Guard Division on 12 October 1915. From 1916 gas attacks became common military operations.

Photo: www.smorgon.org