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Re: Attack on shipping in Bari harbour on 12th December 1943

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The Germans had not used gas in warfare since WW 1 and as far as I know did not intend to use any.
You know that but the Allies at the time perhaps were not so sure!

Infield's book says that the Allies always had a supply of chemical weapons in every theatre, in case the Germans did use them and there was a need to retaliate.
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