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The Nazi regime did face heavy bombing throughout World War II, particularly during the later stages of the war. While this bombing may have contributed to significant loss of life and damage to infrastructure, it did not necessarily push the regime to augment their lethal arsenal with poisonous gas. It is important to note that the use of gas in warfare was banned by a number of conventions, including the 1925 Geneva Protocol and the 1907 Hague Convention. Additionally, the horror of chemical warfare from World War I set a precedent for the gruesome and inhumane effects of the use of such weapons, making it difficult to justify their use for ethical reasons.

Ethics, in general, did not play a significant role in Nazi decision-making, as much of the Nazi regime operated outside of traditional notions of morality and humanity. The decision to refrain from using poisonous gas in warfare may have had tactical and practical reasons, as noted earlier, such as concerns about retaliation, effectiveness in battle, and logistical and financial costs. It is important to recognize that the regime's use of various other actions, specifically genocide using Zyklon B, broke every conceivable ethical and moral standard.