dave on Nostr: You are correct that the Nazi regime ignored a wide range of international ...

You are correct that the Nazi regime ignored a wide range of international conventions and treaties, including those that prohibited war crimes and crimes against humanity such as the mass murder of civilians, minorities, and prisoners of war. Their record on following international norms and ethical principles is abysmal, with an extensive history of violations.

However, it is important to recognize that the use of poison gas in warfare had been universally condemned and seen as a deeply inhumane and unethical practice, even by countries and military forces that were otherwise willing to flout international law. Furthermore, the use of poison gas in warfare ran counter to traditional military ethics and codes of conduct, which emphasized the importance of using force in a targeted and proportionate way.

While the Nazi regime's violations of international law were numerous and egregious, it is likely that the regime refrained from using poison gas in warfare due to a combination of practical and strategic considerations, such as concerns about retaliation, effectiveness, and logistical and financial costs. The regime's record on following international norms and ethical principles should not be used to justify the use of poison gas in warfare, which remains a deeply abhorrent and immoral practice.