The Impact Of World War One ( Wwi )

The First World War was the first war that Australian’s ever fought as a Federated nation. World War one was a time of great change for Australia. World War one had an enormous impact on Australian society and I will be support this argument by looking at how the loss of troops meant that more men had to be enlisted to fight and how the role of women changed during the war. I will also be examining the use of propaganda used to influence the civilian population. World War I had a significant and lasting impact on Australian society.

It is well recognised that World War 1 was a traumatic experience for the Australian nation. It claimed 60,000 young lives and another 156,000 men were wounded, gassed, or taken prisoner. But when the trauma abated, it became apparent that Australian society had been changed permanently and positively. Some of the gains realised by Australia as a result of her involvement in WWI included a newfound maturity as a nation, the respect and recognition of other nations, new opportunities for trade and industry, a greater recognition of women’s rights and a massive economic and population boost due to post war immigration programs. This web-site has been created to show you some of the benefits of World War One on Australia.

During the early war period, there was a rush of Australian men enlisting to defend their mother country. The inherent sense of pride and patriotism that pervades Australian culture today was part of the driving force behind these men’s intentions. The First World War was propagated as an opportunity to seek adventure and see new exotic places, all the while defending their country. Peer pressure played a major role in inspiring these young men to enlist as they were told to “do their nation proud”. Conclusively, there were a variety of factors contributing to a young man’s urge to enlist but the hastened timeframe and imminent “call to adventure” caused the rush of people to enlist between 1914 to 1915.

World War I significantly influenced the modern world in which all humanity subsists. The United States of America was altered internally and externally by the Great War. Shadowing World War I America was distinguished as a supreme nation holding great power; subsequently the nation would be redefined politically, economically, and socially.

World War One (WW1), beginning on the 28th July 1914 and ending on 11th November 1918, impacted the everyday lives and attitudes of Australians in many ways. The soldiers who fought in WW1 were affected physically and psychologically from their experiences in the trenches and on open battlefields. This caused many to suffer shell shock, which we now know to be Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), among other injuries. Consequently, WW1 also affected the everyday lives and attitudes of families, specifically women and children, who were left to work at home and do jobs men would usually do. Furthermore, because of these changing attitudes, sections of the Australian society were rejected and seen as the enemy.

Although both the World Wars had significant impacts on Australians, the statement that wartime controls in World War One had a greater impact on Australians than they did in World War Two is fairly inaccurate. There are a number of reasons as to why this was the case, as demonstrated through the government 's wartime controls. One of the wartime controls that was utilised by the government in both World Wars but had greater impact on Australians in World War Two was conscription. Another wartime control that had a higher degree of impact on Australians in World War Two than in World War One was the detainment and isolation of ‘enemy aliens’ when the government again took steps to protect their national security. With such a large number of servicemen deployed overseas, the role of women in Australia also changed drastically to meet the needs of the armed forces, the government and the economy and this influenced Australian life more in World War Two. Therefore, although both wars affected the lives of many Australians in mental, physical, social and economic aspects, the wartime controls of World War Two had a much greater impact on Australians than in World War One.

The Great War was known as ‘the war to end all wars’ as it had such a dramatic and tragic impact on soldiers and civilians alike. Many aspects of the conscription debate, the home front, trench warfare and weaponry had a significant impact on Australia and its involvement in the war.

The Western Front, while the main focus of combat in WW1, many Australians ignore this part of the war, as they focus more on the Gallipoli campaign and its legend. However with the centenary of the First World War here, many people have begun to realise that Australia was involved in other theatres of the war, and not just Gallipoli. The focus of this essay will be on the Events leading up to Australia’s involvement, the weapons of the western front, life in the trenches, trench warfare, The Battle of Fromelles and the End of the war.

Discuss the extent to which the Australian Nation was changed by its involvement in WWII

WWI, which was fought from 1914-1918, remains the most costly conflict in terms of casualties for Australians. Both men and women flocked to Europe to assist in any way possible. 324,000 Australians served overseas. Out of the 324,000, more than 60,000 Australians gave the ultimate sacrifice. The loss of 60,000 Australians during WWI was justified to a great extent. Firstly, Australians had a natural sense of patriotism towards Britain. Secondly, Australians received a sense of identity as a nation and many benefits were achieved as a result them participating in war.

World War 2 supported Australia and its people to a revolutionary extent, by changing how life was like for them. This period of time was not only acknowledged for its battles and victory of the allied powers but its advancements to the lives of Australians in becoming our fortunate today. The 1940s shaped Australia through its social and economic impacts; with its developments on areas like the roles of women, lives of the indigenous, migration and industrial improvements. Demonstrated through the promotion of gender equality, the amelioration of Aboriginal Australians, the increase of our population and our expansion of industries. Which all exceptionally arose and altered Australia’s society and economy as a result of World War 2.

Many people remained in Australia during the First World War; they faced challenges but also came across new experiences. People of all ages were contributing in their own way to help the troops and other people still living in the country, the cost of living rose, and the Australian home front seemed to be supportive of the war that was taking place. The First World War had resulted in many Australian men going to war to fight on behalf of Australia. This took a toll on the Australian economy.

World War I was a global war based in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918. The Australian Imperial Force (AIF) had great involvement in the war, serving as part of the British Empire. In Australia, or the ‘Australian home front’ the war had major impact, in many aspects of the Australian society. Conscription was a social impact of WWI, ‘The Enemy Within’ was a social impact of WWI and women were a social impact of WWI.

The effect that World War I had upon civilians was devastating. WWI was a war that affected civilians on an unprecedented scale. Civilians became a military target.

World War I dragged on for a total of four years. Many were killed, some by another soldier, a mishap with a plane, or illness. On November 11, 1918, the war ended with an Armistice. The Armistice of World War I allowed the war to end without a winner. Germany got the heaviest load. The end of the war brought The Great Depression. Germany suffered the most during the Depression. The end of the war ignited a spark in many people that led to the roaring fire of World War II.