Storm Troops and Mustard Gas

The video explores Otto Dix's artwork 'Advance Under Gas' from 'Der Kraig', highlighting its depiction of World War One. Unlike romanticized war portrayals, Dix's work shows the grim reality of faceless soldiers in gas masks, emphasizing the loss of humanity. The video contrasts pre-WWI perceptions of war with the brutal reality of modern warfare, where technology indiscriminately killed soldiers. It discusses the 1899 Hague Convention's failed attempt to ban gas warfare and Fritz Haber's development of mustard gas. The video concludes with resources for further learning about Haber.

What is the larger work that 'Advance Under Gas' is a part of?

How does Otto Dix's depiction of soldiers differ from the romanticized views of war in the Italian Renaissance?

What new technology contributed to the high casualty rates in World War One according to the text?

What was the purpose of the declaration made at The Hague in 1899 regarding weapons?

Who was Fritz Haber and what was his contribution during World War One?