Failing to capture the position after repeated attempts, the Japanese army actually fired dozens of poison gas shells at our positions. The toxic gas immediately spread across the entire area. Donning their gas masks, the Japanese launched another assault.
The Eighth Route Army soldiers had long anticipated the frantic atrocities of the Japanese. Wang Diren had earlier retrieved numerous sets of fire-resistant and chemical-defense protective suits along with gas masks from the fire warehouse.
In modern society, fire safety is often accompanied by toxic smoke. Faced with the threats of fires and chemical accidents, people hope for the utmost level of safety protection. Yet, we often feel powerless in the face of such dangers.
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