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Nischal JainAIR 119

Question Q.3GS2GS1

Why is the First World War considered as the first 'total' war in modern history?

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Introduction

First World War started in 1914 with the execution of king in Europe.

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Main Body

First total war

1Drawing entire europe in battlefield - Countries such as France, UK etc
2Show of dominance by allied powers - Western world ultimately won
3Use of latest advancements and technology - Use of machine guns
4War profiteering by few countries - USA benefitting through arms trade
5Dragging colonies of european powers in united war - Soldiers recruited from India
6Exposing imperial ambitions of western world - Not setting colonies free after war
7Humiliation for Germany setting ground for Second world war - Treaty of Versailles
8Heavy economic cost - Wartime inflation and later slump
9Alliances and grouping formations - League of nations
10League of nations - World war created mere problems than it solved.
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  • Comprehensive list of factors
  • Touches on military, economic, political, and social dimensions
  • Connects to subsequent historical events

Topper

Nischal Jain

AIR 119

Subject & Paper

GS2GS1

Topic

History of the World

World Wars and interwar years

First World War as total war

Writing Stats

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