Impact on World War One

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Impact on World War One

World War One had a great impact on civilisation. This war was one of the biggest wars at the time; it included six countries: Germany, France, Britain, Austria, Russia and Serbia. It had involved most European countries fighting for their own causes, whether it was fighting against Germany or with Germany. The war had lasted for four years from 1914 to 1918. Many new technologies were evolving during the world war and many countries were at an arms race. Most countries were helping each other, for example England and France, not forgetting the British Empire helped as well which involved another five countries, which are Canada, Austria, West Indies, India and South Africa. The German had already planed the invasion of Belgium for twelve years ahead the war. The war started because the German leader, Kaiser, was jealous of the British Empire and wanted a greater one. The British got involved because the French were getting attacked by the Germans from all directions and in 1817, the British leader at that time signed an agreement saying that they had to help the French in difficult times.

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        This war effected the men greatly because this was the time to show there loyalty and commitment to the country. This was helped by the propaganda that was sent to them, telling them they had to for fill their duty and to show that they are men. In January 1916, Parliament passed the first conscription laws ever passed in Britain. At first only single men and childless widowers aged 18 to 41 were called up. By 1918 compulsory service had been extended to include all men aged 18 to 51. More than 2.3 million conscripts were enlisted before the end ...

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