World War I was the first long lasting war of the 20th century. It changed the outlook of everyday citizens, and normalized cynicism, or the belief that people were motivated by self-interest. However, World War I began with an act of terrorism. On June 28, 1914, the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand had taken place in Sarajevo by a Bosnian Black Hand member. More than ever before, the war involved more countries and colonies than any of the wars before it. It wasn't the most destructive war, or the first total war, and it certainly wasn't an event that ended all wars, but it was a war that led to many creations and innovations. Many countries and central powers rivaled against each other in the battle for colonies and resources which …show more content…
Britain, Russia, and France were a triple entente while Germany, A/H, and Italy were a triple alliance. The assassination of the Archduke led Austria to giving demands to Serbia, however, because Serbia only agreed to some but not all of the demands, Austria demanded war against Serbia. Then due to Russia's alliance with Serbia, Russia mobilized its army, and because Germany had an alliance with Austria they told Russia to stop mobilizing, however, Russia, the first big country to mobilize,refused to do so. Germany then mobilized its own army and declared war on Russia, cemented an alliance with the Ottomans and declared war on France. Germany's war plan was also known as the Schlieffen Plan. Within this plan, germany planned to invade France, located by Belgium, smoothly and quickly. In short, Great Britain was a friend of Belgium's so as a dual alliance, they declared war on Germany. By August 4th, all of the major central powers of Europe were at war. Japan, honoring its alliance with Britain went to war against Germany and Austria. In the midst of the war, trenches were made that divided Great Britain from Germany. Through alliances, the world map drastically
In 1914, with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife from Austro-Hungarian Empire caused an enormous war called World War I, that killed and injured about thirty million lives. It also destroyed the economy later on. World War I changed combat tactics in a whole new way, where people would die in a blink of an eye. Commanders and soldiers did not know about the capabilities of their new arsenals. The new industrialized developed weapons devastated the battlefield with blood, mountain of corpses, and small craters. Some of the weapons that were used were machine guns, poison gas, mortars, and tanks. Soldiers described the battlefield as a nightmare. This was the start of a new era arising through warfare. A very dangerous way to bring great change to the world but was not intended. World War I brought great changes to the world but, considering the countless deaths, it was the worst war ever, an inhumane war.
World War I was a huge war. Several countries were involved in World War I. Many lives were lost during this horrible time. Many people believe that imperialism, nationalism, and militarism caused it all to happen.
World War I was one of most brutal and largest wars that ha world has ever experienced. World War I was a war fought in many countries all over the world including Europe, France, Russia, Britain, France, the United States and many other countries. Although World War I officially began on July 28th, 1914, this war has been building up for quite a bit of time. The issues started minor but began to grow larger until the official date of the war was declared much like a domino affect.
World War I, otherwise known as the Great War, began as a small battle that eventually developed into a prodigious uproar between several countries. An event that could have perhaps been avoided and prevented unnecessary deaths. WWI’s beginnings are controversial and historians throughout the world have several theories about the destructive event. Said to be one of the most disastrous and ruinous struggles between nations, The Great War lasted from July 1914 until November 1918. Referred to as a World War because of the global participation and the international unsettle; this war was exacerbated by 7 million casualties. World War I was primarily concerned with the struggle for mastery in Europe, but it was a global conflict that reached across five oceans and three continents. (Wilmott, 1) World War I introduced modern technologies including weaponry and nuclear machinery from opposing forces known as Central Powers against the Allied powers.
The First World War of 1914-1918, also known as the Great War, was the first total war in history. What began as a European struggle over the balance of power between the triple alliance of France, Britain and Russia on one side and the central powers of Germany and Austria-Hungary on the other, soon became a global conflict that involved the imperial powers of Europe, their colonies and lands such as the Ottoman Empire, Japan and the United States. Although the sheer number of countries involved in the conflict is enough to describe the First World War as a mass war, what makes it total is the fact that it was waged not only against the enemy’s armies, but also against the civilian population. Military attacks, the use of propaganda and the fact that governments had to mobilise every available human and material resource for the conduct of war affected non-combatants and made World War One a war not fought between armies, but entire societies.
World War I was a war that took place I Eastern Europe during the years of 1914- 1918. This war involved the countries of Austria-Hungary and Serbia. The Serbians sparked these wars. In 1912, several Balkan states attacked Turkey. This sparked wars over these lands. Economic tension was also present. As international tensions grew, the great powers expanded their armies and navies. This gave the possibility of wars emerging at any time. Fear of war also gave military leaders great influence. British and German generals and admirals received the respect of the people and funding to build their forces. Serbia also wanted a South Slav empire, at this they would not stop for.
World War I, also referred to as the Great War, was global conflict among the greatest Western powers and beyond. From 1914-1918, this turf war swept across rivaling nations, intensifying oppositions and battling until victory was declared. World War I was immediately triggered by the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand, however several long-term causes also contributed. The growing development of militarism, the eruption of powerful alliances, as well as the spread of imperialism, and a deepening sense of nationalism, significantly promoted to the outbreak of the Great War.
“War is unorganized murder, and nothing else” (Harry Patch). In World War 1, which was first called the Great War, there were many causes of the war breaking out. The Great War started August 1st 1914 days later after the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife, Sophia, when they visited Bosnia. Many soldiers went to war for no reason but to fight for their country. The Great War was not only affected by the soldiers, but also by the civilians as well. Women replaced men in factories, offices, and shops while the men were at war so that everything would be working smoothly. The main underlying causes of World War 1 were the alliances and imperialism in Europe.
World War 1 was the first and only war of its kind, in aspect of changing the lives of everyone involved. At the beginning of the war, all sides believed that this would be the best way to show there dominance, and were ultimately disappointed. World War 1 was used to transition into a different type of fighting, one in which killing was more prominent resulting in the decay of the nationalistic pride of many soldiers and civilians. Even when trying to make amends, countries still wanted to show dominance, which was visible at the Paris Peace Conference. This makes us wonder how can we understand the outcome of WWI through the nature of the war itself, and anybody involved in it. By observing the expectation of the war at it’s beginning, how technology and tactics change, how emotions toward the war change, and how peace is created, we can understand this
Alliances between European nations can also be considered an underlying cause of World War I. As a result of the Triple Alliance consisting of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy, the Triple Entente (understanding) was formed between France, Britain, and Russia. Although France and Britain were natural enemies, their fear of Germany united them together with Russia. These alliances set the final stage for the beginning of World War I. Each country in each alliance would help each other during warfare. For example, if Germany attacked France, Britain and Russia would help France, and Italy and Austria would help Germany, dragging Europe into a state of chaos and violence.
The countries that were part of the triple alliance were: Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy and those apart of the triple entente were: France, Russia, and Great Britain. The Triple Alliance were having a poor communication between themselves. Germany was the only country of the triple alliance who was apart of the Schlieffen plan. Germany knew that Russia did not have as much advanced technology as France. Therefore, Germany made it their mission to defeat France within six weeks; however, the mission had backfired.
When developing studies in history, the theme explored, the scope of sources, and the methodologies employed determine the outcome of one’s research. Around the field of history, there are distinct schools characterised by the kinds of history examined, what sources they utilise, and the methods adopted in a study. During the 2017 run of Canterbury University’s history research seminars, participants were exposed to a range of themes and approaches in the study of history. For example, David Monger put forth a history of the role of patriotism in World War I Britain considering its impact on British society and the war effort.
World War 1 was called “The Great War”, “The war to end all wars”, and “The first modern war”. It had many causes and a few repercussions and I will describe them in detail.
The First World War, also known as the Great War, began in about 1914 and went on until 1918. This brutal war was an extremely bloody time for Europe and the soldiers that fought in it. These men spent their days in trenches holding down bases and taking in attacks from all sides. The soldier's only free time was consumed with writing letters to those on the home front. The letters they wrote contain heart breaking stories of how their days were spent and the terrible signs of war. The War consumed them and many of them let out all their true feelings of war in their letters to loved ones. In The First World War: A brief History With Documents we can find some of these letters that help us understand what the First World War might have been like for these young and desperate soldiers.
Austria Hungary immediately declared war on Serbia a month later which caused Russia to declare war on Austria Hungary. In result, Germany declared war on Russia on August 1st, then Germany declared war on Russia's ally France and then they invaded Belgium. England declared war on Germany and Austria Hungary.