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Fritz Haber: The Man Who Invented Chemical Warfare

Behind the Bastards

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The Dark Legacy of Warfare Innovation

This chapter explores the troubling history of weapon innovations, such as the Gatling gun and dynamite, that intended to deter conflict but instead fueled it. It highlights the ethical dilemmas faced by scientists in the development of chemical weapons, culminating in a tragic laboratory accident that underscores the devastating consequences of relentless scientific ambition.

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