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= George Henry Livens
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George Henry Livens was a notable British inventor and soldier who is best known for developing the Livens Projector, a form of artillery designed during World War I. The Livens Projector was essentially a large, muzzle-loading device that could launch canisters filled with gas or other chemical agents, enabling the delivery of chemical warfare over a significant distance. This innovation was part of a broader trend during the war where various nations explored the use of chemical weapons.