World War I From A Modern Day Perspective

From 1890 to 1914 the increase of standing armies in Europe was tremendous, proving how militarism was the main cause of World War One. For example, from 1870 to 1914 Germany doubled the size of their already large standing army. Germany did this because they were worried that they were “in between” France and Russia, so they made a decision to make a drastic increase in their army size. This shows how the European powers each wanted to have the strongest army, and that eventually led to conflict. Secondly, in 1914 Russia surpassed Germany and had the fastest growing army(but not the biggest). Russia worried about the force the Germany was gathering, so they acted quickly and starting increasing their standing army size. This shows how the competitive nature of militarism led to conflict. Lastly, conscription was introduced and this forced young men in a certain age range to join their countries army. The introduction of this concept shows that European

Before World War I occurred, friction was building up in Europe and it was only a matter of time before conflicts finally erupted. One of the reasons that WWI was so grand was because the nations did not put limitations on how aggressive or violent war may be. There had never been a war so drastic before, causing Europeans to fight even if they were being demolished. Backing down was thought of as weak and unhonorable. Competition between nations was magnified by Europe’s desire to fight leading to WWI.

Preceding World War I, the desire for national greatness in Europe sparked a rise in nationalism and the desire for expansion, which could only happen through military force. “Public relations campaigns encouraged military buildup. When critics of the arms race suggested a temporary “naval Holiday” to stop British and German building, British officials sent out news releases warning that such a cutback “would throw innumerable men on the pavement.” (Hunt 796). This shows that Britain was attempting to convince their population that they must put money and effort into fortifying their nation because a war was imminent. This persuasion worked not just in Britain but all across Europe, nations were pouring money into the military due to their rising level of patriotism and need for national expansion.

The war brought more than five million casualties. The US and USSR had their own motives behind the war. For the Americans and the many other people around the world, the end of the Second World War meant peace and prosperity. But for the Koreans it was misery. Throughout the first half of the 20th century, Koreans were ruled by the Japanese empire. When Japan was defeated in the Second World War, Korea became free. The Koreans wanted a free and unified state. However the United States and the Soviet Union had different plans. The Soviet Union wanted to expand the Communist influence in Korea. But the United States didn’t want that to happen. The US stressed the importance of sontainment (a foreign policy used to prevent the spread of communism).

“The conflicting fears and desires of many States and peoples did not create a European war, but they served as a set of multiple fuses waiting to ignite, should war between two States” (Gilbert 6). World War 1 was a very complex conflict that led to many long-lasting repercussions around the world. WWI erupted in July 1914 and lasted until November 1918. Many European nations became involved in this global conflict, which upset the European balance of power. The war escalated quickly for several reasons and was first sparked by the assassination of Austro-Hungarian Archduke Franz Ferdinand by the Black Hand. Then, many other contributing factors spurred major powers to become embroiled in the war in Europe. In the war, two important elements had

World War 1 was the first war to be labelled a modern war because of the introduction of new technologies like new machine guns, submarines, tanks and gases. The discussion begins with an examination of militarism in Europe at the turn of the 20th century. Militarism is defined as the policy of building up or

World War I began in 1914. Everyone thought it would be over by Christmas, but they were wrong. The war dragged on for years and was the most tragic war up to that point in history. By 1917, it looked as though the Allies might lose World War I. But then, the U.S. entered the war against the Central Powers and joined forces with the British and French. America’s entry proved to be greatly needed. When America entered, it brought weapons, men, and ammunition to the war effort. This addition of weapons, men, and ammunition boosted the morale of the Allied soldiers, increased their fighting ability, and helped them win more battles.

The devastating destruction of World War I marked the beginning of the ruinous years to come, including the deaths of thousands of civilians and soldiers. This war was fought mostly by soldiers in trenches, causing an estimate of 10 million military deaths and another 20 million wounded1. This horrendous war did not occur because of a single cause, but instead there were many that led up to the years in battle. As both nationalism and imperialism were growing in Europe, strong European countries had began to clash years before the beginning of World War I in 1914. In the 19th century, European countries were trying their hardest to maintain a balance of power throughout Europe, but this only led to alliances forming and countries choosing

Europe between the years 1914 and 1918 was a hostile place do to the World War. The populace of Europe faced international turmoil for the first time. Countries were distraught, governments crippled and militarized diminished as a result of World War 1. Nations aligned together to fight the greater evil, which in their eyes was the opposing side. The war was sparked by a small fight for independence in the Ottoman Empire. While revolts for freedom were not in common, this uprising in particular, unexpectedly developed into something bigger. Thus, World War 1 can essentially be blamed on the psychological thought process of nationalism, the militaristic beliefs that were turned into actions, and the immoral conviction of imperialism. These ideologies when combined created the perfect environment for a global campaign.

Everything we do in the past is history. Walking into a store and choosing a certain pack of meat is history, but historians decide whether or not that part of the past will be remembered in history. They get to sift through history and pick what goes down in history but how do they pick what goes down in history? What makes certain events more historical than the ones that happen all of the time?

World War I, also called First World War or Great War, an international conflict that in 1914. The World War I continued for four years. Millions of people lost their lives in the battlefield and several others were mutilated. No war before it had been so very extensive. It was a total war. The deadly weapons used in this war were unprecedented and horrible. The cause of World War l was several things like were militarism, secret alliances and treaties, imperialism and nationalism. World War I was one of the great watersheds of 20th-century geopolitical history. It led to the fall of four great imperial dynasties (in Germany, Russia, Austria-Hungary, and Turkey), resulted in the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia, and, in its destabilization of

Early in the twentieth century as World War I was ending. In the United States there was a chain of disasters that led to the longest and worst economic plung. It started with consumer demands decreasing, which lead to industries under producing and many European investors started demanding the United States Treasury for their bonds. After that The United States went from a billion dollar budget to an extremely low budget. Shortly After that event the stock market crashed forcing many industries to close. With the circulation of money decreasing consumers Spending habits declined, which lead industries to downsize the production and employes. Thirteen to fifteen million workers were unemployed. Soon as the Hoover administration gained control

World War One brought a new era of warfare to the world. The common methods for war of the day soon became outdated and inefficient. The atmosphere of the battlefield was constantly changing due to new technology that was being developed daily. Asa a result the new modern tactics of warfare that emerged, new and innovative weapons were required in order for nations to maintain relevance in the constantly evolving world of advanced weaponry. Namely, chemical warfare was developed and encouraged. Airplanes, although being a relatively new invention for the time, reshaped the military and became an essential resource for the winning of the War. Tanks emerged as powerhouses; they could easily traverse the scorched and marred battleground and deliver

The First World War ended on of the most peaceful times in European history; while the era had not been without war they had been few and far between. That all changed during World War I. While the first War receives less notoriety then the Second World War it may have had a bigger impact on our view of war and conquest. The long term causes of the war can best be seen in the mind of Europeans and their governments, the rise of imperialism and colonization, the rise of nationalism, and the out dated view of war.

The Great War ushered in a new era of military conflict. One that would see technology change how the militaries of the world waged war. Industrialization ushered in an era of rapid and continuous technological advance. These advances rapidly proliferated throughout the armies of the world. As Clausewitz noted, “One side invents improvements and first puts them to use, and the other side promptly copies them.” The immediacy of war motivated nations to innovate as rapidly as they could to keep pace with their adversaries. Their survival depended on it. The First World War (WWI) would see the beginnings of mechanization, strategic airpower, naval aviation, and submarine warfare. The tentative peace that arrived with the conclusion of the war removed much of the incentive for military innovation. During the interwar period, nations struggled in different ways to innovate and modernize their militaries. The most significant obstacle to innovation was the marriage of the lack of popular support for militarism, the strategic environment itself, and the organizational politics of military bureaucracies.