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Rishul NeemaAIR 267

Question Q.3GS1GS1

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

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Introduction

First world war happened between 1914 to 1918 between the Triple Alliance and Triple Entente meaning a first 'total' war is modern history.

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Main Body

First world war happened between 1914 to 1918 between the Triple Alliance and Triple Entente meaning a first 'total' war is modern history.

TOTAL WAR

① Alliance based wars and wide scaleing conflicts. Triple Alliance: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy. Triple Entente: UK, France, Russia.

② First ever use of chemical weapons in a war.

③ Heavy military engagement throughout four.

④ First ever wide scale use of Panzers, tanks, heavy armoured ships & vessels (corsetti & destroyers)Atlantic Ocean dominated.
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  • Identifies key coalitions accurately
  • Lists specific military innovations
  • Recognizes chemical weapons as a novel aspect

Topper

Rishul Neema

AIR 267

Subject & Paper

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Topic

World History

World wars

First World War - Total War Concept

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