When we think about war‚ we think about words like death‚ disabled people‚ conquer and destroy. Without exception‚ the Great War during 1914-1918 was a catastrophe to the people and the countries involved. For Britain‚ the casualty numbered approximately 722000. It counts for 6.3 percent of the male aged 15-49 of the whole country (Beckett‚ 2001: 312). 1600000 wives lost their husbands. 300000 children lost their father. Millions were wounded or disfigured permanently (Bourne‚ 1989:178). Though miseries
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Historical Background World War I‚ also known as The Great War‚ was an international conflict lasting from 1914 to 1918. The driving force that led nations to war was imperialism. It was fought between the Central Powers (consisting mainly of Germany‚ Austria-Hungary‚ and Turkey) and the Allied Powers (consisting mainly of France‚ Great Britain‚ Italy‚ Russia‚ Serbia‚ the United States‚ and Japan). The United States maintained neutrality in the conflict until 1917‚ when war on Germany was officially
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Examine the reasons for a contribution of Guerrilla warfare to the outcome of one twentieth century war. The word guerrilla comes from the Spanish word ‘little war’‚ and involves a struggle between an established army and irregular forces. There are specific tactics that are employed by guerrilla fighters. Guerrilla warfare was used by the Viet Minh in the first Indochina war against the regular army of France. The guerrilla forces of Ho Chi Minh were fighting to rid Vietnam of Imperialistic powers
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Concept of Neutrality from 1914-1917 At the turn of the 19th century‚ America was growing at a fast pace and was mostly concerned with domestic rather than international issues. The largest concern was lowering unemployment‚ regulating large corporations‚ and promoting human rights. This would soon change‚ as the United States increasingly found them self involved with issues surrounding the Caribbean and the Philippines. The Philippines was an important navy stronghold and trading post in the
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After the war Italy was left humiliated‚ as not only did it fail to get the lands that it wanted‚ but Italy failed in its second purpose for joining the war‚ which was to unite the people. Therefore Italy suffered what can be called a “Mutilated Victory”‚ which was a term invented by Gabriele D’Annunzio. The term ”Mutilated Victory” can be best defined as the aftermath of the First World War for the Italy‚ this term was invented by Gabriele D’Annunzio as a result of Italy not gaining all the lands
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Great War Begins Underlying Causes Nationalism- built on “we”‚ common culture‚ history and language‚ defines us as a nation‚ also defined in who we are NOT‚ opposition‚ contradistinction to others Militarism- heavy spending‚ defend sacred borders Industrialization- scramble for scarce resources (ex: coal steal became coveted & cotton) around the world Imperialism Alliances- against rivals‚ build networks of security The Spark: Franz Ferdinand (assassination) air to Austrian throne 1914: War
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all the more curious. To make sure Europe would not fight over the land they met in Berlin in 1884-1885. They decided that to divide up the land they would claim it and show they had control over it. This is when everyone began grabbing the land. By 1914 the only free countries were Liberia and Ethiopia. Soon after the colonization‚ Europe began building plantations that grew products anywhere from peanuts to rubber. They took tin and copper from the Congo‚ diamonds and gold from South Africa. In
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The origins of the first world war has been debated indefinitely‚ and with great controversy. Fritz Fischer‚ dubbed the “the most important German historian of the 20th century”‚ argues that the responsibility for starting the war should rest solely on the shoulders of Germany‚ as their actions were carried out with the goal of world domination.‚ Fischer’s argument has been openly criticised by two modern historians‚ Niall Ferguson and Sean McMeekin‚ who insist Fischer’s claims display personal bias
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Britain by 1914? Britain was a democracy to a certain extent by 1914. By "a democracy" we mean that there should be several certain features present. These features consist of universal adult suffrage‚ equal constituencies‚ every adult being able to stand as a candidate‚ a secret ballot‚ regular elections‚ a choice of political parties and freedom of speech/press. There is a debate over when exactly Britain actually became a representative liberal democracy. This essay will show that by 1914 Britain
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REVOLUTION 1014 – 1917 Page 30 - 36 - War broke out against Germany in 1914 as a result the Tsar became more popular than he had been for years. This was because … Everyone united because of the mutual hatred towards Germany The Tsar worked closely with the Duma STEP 1: THE EFFECTS OF THE WAR AGAINST THE SOLDIERS Page 30 - Support was loss because of the defeat from the Germans - Over one million soldiers were killed or taken as a prisoner by the end of 1914 however this number increased to 8 million
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