Weapons of World War I Machine Guns: They needed 4-6 men to work them and had to be on a flat surface. They had the fire-power of 100 guns. Large field guns had a long range and could deliver devastating blows to the enemy but needed up to 12 men to work them. They fired shells which exploded on impact. Gases: The German army were the first to use chlorine gas at the battle of Ypres in 1915. Chlorine gas causes a burning sensation in the throat
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The Impact of World War I: American society‚ European Society‚ and European Politics After World War I‚ America went under many social changes that sculpted American society today. There were both short-term and long-term social effects of World War I. Short-term effects were peace between countries‚ the decrease of population‚ and riots. World War I ended in November 1918 and it was said to be “the war to end all wars.” This meant that peace would last between each country for very long
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Causes and Origins of World War One Who was guilty? Germany * Invasion of belgium (Self protection) * Signing the blank cheque with Austria 6th July 1914 to go to war with Serbia (Justification might be‚ self protection because they were encircled) * 1870‚ Germany also wanted to create an empire like Britain * Needed to go through Belgium into France so that they’d beat France before the Russians arrived‚ in this case they’d be able to cope with the Russians (Schlieffen Plan)
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enemies causing war to happen. The Alliance system was when the leaders wanted to make treaties with other countries to expand their power. For example the Three Emperors’ League (1873 Ger‚ A-H‚ Rus.)‚ Dual Alliance (1879 Ger. & A-H)‚ and the Triple Alliance (1882 Ger‚ A-H‚ It). Imperialism only made Colonial Rivalries in Africa worse (1914). Mass politics was used to make people join the war and help fight for their country. They used Intellectual Context in such a way they made the war look good
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COMMAND - Prior to World War II‚ Germany had a parliamentary system with two houses‚ but it was not a democracy. Only the lower house (The Reichstag) was elected by all German males over 25 years of age. The upper house (The Bundesrat) was appointed by the Kaiser. - The Kaiser had the power to declare war‚ conduct foreign affairs and appoint the chancellor and the ministers. - The Reichstag could not make laws; it could only amend them or delay their passage. - At the beginning of the war‚ the Kaiser and
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First World War has established an unforgettable memoir in the history books. World War 1 was a massacre of human life and an important event that determined the present state of the modern world. Yes‚ World War 1 was inevitable. The foundation of the causes of World War 1 can be traced back to several factors that were building up international tension to the ultimate result of war. In the 1900s‚ the European countries were extremely competitive in extending their influence around the world. Their
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Introduction The trenches of World War 1 are generally known as a fairly rough environment‚ but how far have people seen into what truly goes in such lifestyles? What the soldiers had to tolerate‚ mentally and physically‚ is rightly astonishing. Many soldiers have told stories and written journals of their personal struggle in the heat of trench warfare‚ eventually resulting in the creation of a vivid picture telling us of the dreaded life in the trenches. First hand experiences and secondary sources
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British propaganda during World War 1 During the First World War Government propaganda played a crucial role during war and it also played and important role in the nation’s culture and society. Propaganda took form of posters‚ paintings‚ photographs‚ books‚ articles‚ leaflets‚ pamphlets‚ and newspapers and sometimes letters. It targeted specific audience such as women‚ young men‚ rich people and factory owners. Britain had a unique system of propaganda which affected Germany‚ they had an strategy
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World War 1 had a major impact on the world and everyone in it. There were 4 main problems that could’ve cause WW1. Militarism‚ Alliances‚ Imperialism‚ and Nationalism. The most important one was Militarism. It made people think about the “importance” of their navy/military. By other countries having better navy/military that could cause problems between countries. It could make them jealous of each other‚ and make them want to go to war. Usually‚ Militarism involves a country
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CONCLUSION Leisure and recreational activities engaged in by the majority of adults‚ teenagers and children were generally passive or non-active‚ and tended to occur in the home. There is‚ however‚ a desire for more variety‚ particularly for activities outside the home. Shortage of time and money limited leisure opportunities for both adults and teenagers‚ along with the shortage of entertainment venues and transport difficulties reported by teenagers. Choices about leisure and recreation‚ the type
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