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Why is the First World War considered as the first 'total' war in modern history?
Introduction
The First World War (1914-1918) is a significant event in modern history which saw several changes onto future
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Main Body
First world war as total war -
1spread across continents → including Europe, Asia etc.
2the wide participation of many forces
3the extent of war → time limit 1914-1918
4the principle of colonial wealth → extended from basic aspects to more great atrocities [?] Balkanisation
5Great war - not a zero sum game - who wins most → went forward → who doesn't will lose.
II world war (1939-1945)
the II great world warall were included
Allied to Axis
alliesdrive on multiple fronts, including Europe, Asia, and America.
The time limit BritainIndustrial power but whether other nations wereno, it is for these reasons the 1st world war is called a great war.
II world war (1939-1945)
the II great world warall were included
Allied to Axis
alliesdrive on multiple fronts, including Europe, Asia, and America.
Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor drawing of far US into WWII.
Hiroshima + Nagasaki - dropping of atom bombs
171 words4 paragraphs
- Identifies key characteristics of total war
- Mentions geographical spread
- Attempts to distinguish from World War II
Topper
Rishabh Yadav
AIR 132
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
History of the World
World Wars
First World War as Total War
Writing Stats
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