I’m reading an excellent book about Operation Paperclip at the moment, and it covers IG Farben’s invention of the chemical weapon called Tabun.
One drop on exposed skin, and you are done in seconds. That was back in the late 30’s to mid 40’s.
It was a big deal, and it wasn’t just us saying Saddam was manufacturing this kind of stuff. In fact, just about a couple of months ago, our forces found a stash of NBC stuff in a bunker somewhere. I read about it on this forum.
I totally agree with you.