First World War: Impact On British Society
The First World War had a profound impact upon British society. It swept away much of the old Victorian and Edwardian order and established many of the features we associate with modern 20th century Britain. Their triumph of winning the First World War changed Britain’s economy and society as they knew it, and with the countless casualties and the massive destruction the war had on Britain the return to peacetime conditions was not a soft landing. So how did the First World War change the economy, society and Britain’s attitude toward war?
During the First World War, Britain’s incurred debts equivalent to 136% of its gross national product, and its major creditor, the USA, began to emerge as the world’s strongest economy. Although demobilization
During the First World War, Britain’s incurred debts equivalent to 136% of its gross national product, and its major creditor, the USA, began to emerge as the world’s strongest economy. Although demobilization