WORLD WAR I (1914-1918)
World War 1 was a major conflict fought in Europe and around the world between July 28th 1914 and November 11th 1918. Nations from across all non polar continents were involved and over eight million people died, although Russia, Britain, France, Germany and Austria-Hungary dominated. Much of the war was characterized by stagnant trench warfare and massive loss of life in failed attacks.
CAUSES OF THE WAR
World War I (1914-1918) is actually much more complicated than a simple list of causes. While there was a chain of events that directly led to the fighting, the actual root causes are much deeper and part of continued debate and discussion. This list is an overview of the most popular reasons that are cited as the root causes of World War I (1914-1918).
1. System of Secret Alliances
2. Race of Armaments
3. Narrow Nationalism
4. Ambition of Germany to Dominate the World
5. Italian Irredentism
6. French Desire to Recover Alsace & Lorraine
7. Change in Style of Diplomacy
8. imperialist & Economic Rivalry among Powers
9. Role of Press
10. Role of Leaders
11. Absence of an International Machinery
12. Desire of Old & Dominant Classes to Maintain Status Quo
13. Trouble in Balkan
14. Immediate Causes
• Assassination of Charles Ferdinand
• German attack on Russia
REASONS OF JOINING FOR BRITAIN
1. Germany's Emergence as a Potential Economic Rival
2. Need of New Colonies for Raw Materials
3. Germany's Decision to Build Naval Armaments
4. Naval Agreement of 1912 (France)
5. German invasion of Belgians
6. Commitment to Preserve the Independence of Low Courtiers
7. German Design to Establish World Dominance
COURSE OF THE WAR
In the First World War, the Allies, which made up of 27 states including France, Britain, Russia, Italy, the United States, Rumania, Greece, Serbia and Japan, fought against the Central Powers including Germany, Austria-Hungary, Turkey and Bulgaria. At the beginning of the war, the Central Powers scored some victories because Russia was too poorly equipped for the war, and Britain and France could not coordinate and concentrate their efforts to fight.
1. Austria-Hungary's attack on Serbia
2. Russia sided by Serbia & Germany on other Side
3. Battle of Marne (1914) September Germany & France
4. Italy joined allies (1915)
5. US entered War (1917) April
6. Revolution in Russia (1917) October
7. Treaty of Brest Litovsk (Germany/Russia)
8. Fourteen Points of Wilson (1918)
9. Renouncing treaties of Brest Litovsk & Bucharest
CAUSES FOR VICTORY OF BRITAIN
1. Decisive role of British Navy
2. Tremendous help from Colonies
3. Entry of US on the side of Allies
4. Unity of British Political Parties & Civil Society
5. Decision of Italy to shift Loyalty to Allies
6. Russian Revolution; Indirect Manner
7. Fast Depleting Manpower of Germany
8. Possession of Better Resources
9. Internal Problems of allies of Germany
10. Determination & Unity of Allies
IMPACT OF THE WAR
World War I marked a turning point in world history. It reduced the global influence of Europe, destroying some of its monarchies and empires and diminishing the strength of others. It enabled new nations to emerge. Shifting economic resources and cultural influences away from Europe, the war encouraged nations in other areas of the world, notably the United States, to challenge Europe's international leadership.
Each of the defeated nations signed a treaty with the Allies, most significantly the Treaty of Versailles which was signed with Germany, and which has been blamed for causing further disruption ever since. There was devastation across Europe: 59 million troops had been mobilized, over 8 million died and over 29 million were injured. Huge quantities of capital had been passed to the now emergent United States and the culture of every European nation was deeply affected and the struggle became known as The Great War or The War to End All Wars.
1. Growth of Republican System
2. End of Predominance of Europe in International Affairs
3. Rise of Principle f Self-dominance
4. Putting Effective Check to Arm Race
5. Process of De-colonialization
6. Development & Enrichment of Internal Law
7. Democratization of Foreign Policy
8. Establishment of International Organization
9. Rise of Aggressive Nationalism
World War 1 was a major conflict fought in Europe and around the world between July 28th 1914 and November 11th 1918. Nations from across all non polar continents were involved and over eight million people died, although Russia, Britain, France, Germany and Austria-Hungary dominated. Much of the war was characterized by stagnant trench warfare and massive loss of life in failed attacks.
CAUSES OF THE WAR
World War I (1914-1918) is actually much more complicated than a simple list of causes. While there was a chain of events that directly led to the fighting, the actual root causes are much deeper and part of continued debate and discussion. This list is an overview of the most popular reasons that are cited as the root causes of World War I (1914-1918).
1. System of Secret Alliances
2. Race of Armaments
3. Narrow Nationalism
4. Ambition of Germany to Dominate the World
5. Italian Irredentism
6. French Desire to Recover Alsace & Lorraine
7. Change in Style of Diplomacy
8. imperialist & Economic Rivalry among Powers
9. Role of Press
10. Role of Leaders
11. Absence of an International Machinery
12. Desire of Old & Dominant Classes to Maintain Status Quo
13. Trouble in Balkan
14. Immediate Causes
• Assassination of Charles Ferdinand
• German attack on Russia
REASONS OF JOINING FOR BRITAIN
1. Germany's Emergence as a Potential Economic Rival
2. Need of New Colonies for Raw Materials
3. Germany's Decision to Build Naval Armaments
4. Naval Agreement of 1912 (France)
5. German invasion of Belgians
6. Commitment to Preserve the Independence of Low Courtiers
7. German Design to Establish World Dominance
COURSE OF THE WAR
In the First World War, the Allies, which made up of 27 states including France, Britain, Russia, Italy, the United States, Rumania, Greece, Serbia and Japan, fought against the Central Powers including Germany, Austria-Hungary, Turkey and Bulgaria. At the beginning of the war, the Central Powers scored some victories because Russia was too poorly equipped for the war, and Britain and France could not coordinate and concentrate their efforts to fight.
1. Austria-Hungary's attack on Serbia
2. Russia sided by Serbia & Germany on other Side
3. Battle of Marne (1914) September Germany & France
4. Italy joined allies (1915)
5. US entered War (1917) April
6. Revolution in Russia (1917) October
7. Treaty of Brest Litovsk (Germany/Russia)
8. Fourteen Points of Wilson (1918)
9. Renouncing treaties of Brest Litovsk & Bucharest
CAUSES FOR VICTORY OF BRITAIN
1. Decisive role of British Navy
2. Tremendous help from Colonies
3. Entry of US on the side of Allies
4. Unity of British Political Parties & Civil Society
5. Decision of Italy to shift Loyalty to Allies
6. Russian Revolution; Indirect Manner
7. Fast Depleting Manpower of Germany
8. Possession of Better Resources
9. Internal Problems of allies of Germany
10. Determination & Unity of Allies
IMPACT OF THE WAR
World War I marked a turning point in world history. It reduced the global influence of Europe, destroying some of its monarchies and empires and diminishing the strength of others. It enabled new nations to emerge. Shifting economic resources and cultural influences away from Europe, the war encouraged nations in other areas of the world, notably the United States, to challenge Europe's international leadership.
Each of the defeated nations signed a treaty with the Allies, most significantly the Treaty of Versailles which was signed with Germany, and which has been blamed for causing further disruption ever since. There was devastation across Europe: 59 million troops had been mobilized, over 8 million died and over 29 million were injured. Huge quantities of capital had been passed to the now emergent United States and the culture of every European nation was deeply affected and the struggle became known as The Great War or The War to End All Wars.
1. Growth of Republican System
2. End of Predominance of Europe in International Affairs
3. Rise of Principle f Self-dominance
4. Putting Effective Check to Arm Race
5. Process of De-colonialization
6. Development & Enrichment of Internal Law
7. Democratization of Foreign Policy
8. Establishment of International Organization
9. Rise of Aggressive Nationalism
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