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Why is the First World War considered as the first 'total' war in modern history? (10 marks, 150 words)
Introduction
First World War (WWI) lasted from 1914 to 1918 and was initially known as 'the Great War'.
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Main Body
Considered as first total war in modern history:
1Expanse of countries involved. Eg: India, Ottoman empire, Europe, Russia etc.
2Recruitment of general public into army Eg: Punjab regiment
3Technological innovations such as Eg: machine guns.
4Long nature of the war Eg: 4 years of trench warfare.
5Multidimensional causes:
a. Scramble for Africa.
b. Colonial rivalry in Asia.
c. Rise of ethnic identities in Europe Eg: Serbian identity.
d. Print nationalism and capitalism.
6. Wide consequences:
1. Rise of new continental powers Eg: USA.
2. Emergence of new ideologies Eg: Bolshevism.
3. Anti-monarchist trend in Europe Eg: Russian revolution.
4. Economic hardship in the colonies Eg: Inflation & taxes
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Conclusion
Hence, total war due to totality of its causes & impact.
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Topper
Hrishikesh Alone
AIR 612025
Subject & Paper
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Topic
History of the World
World Wars and interwar years
First World War as Total War
Writing Stats
141
Total words
2
Paragraphs
analytical
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