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The Transformation to Total War in WWI: Impact and Consequences

World War I marked a significant shift to total war, wherein entire societies mobilized for the war effort. Governments redirected resources, including manpower and finances, towards military goals, necessitating the involvement of women in various roles. Propaganda became a vital tool, shaping public perception and garnering support for military initiatives. The war drained Germany's resources, leading to its eventual collapse. The Allies implemented economic warfare strategies, such as blockades, to weaken adversaries. This total war approach was pivotal in shaping the outcome of WWI.

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The Transformation to Total War in WWI: Impact and Consequences

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  1. 26.3 Winning the War Objective 1: Describe how WW1 became a total war and how these efforts helped to end the war Objective 2: Outline how Germany Collapsed

  2. war drains resources (men, wealth, etc. ) • Governments shifted to total war footing • Leads to warfare through economics and propaganda in attempt to get whole of society involved • Increased involvement of women in the war effort

  3. Great War Sacrifices • Government responsibilities increase in desperate times: • “Total War” for European governments. • channels entire nation’s resources to war effort • Economy revolved around war needs (including women). Led to rationing. • Government control of press=Propaganda.

  4. Propaganda – spreading of ideas to promote a cause or to damage an opposing cause • Often asked for monetary support of war • Allies used German conduct in Belgium to increase support – sometimes exaggerated

  5. War Production • Need large amounts of men to fight – leads to conscription (the draft) Problems? • Germany had forced civilian labor to solve manpower shortages • Governments raised taxes, borrowed money, set prices and made strikes forbidden.

  6. Economic Warfare • British navy blockaded the North Sea – why? • Would confiscate contraband (materials of military nature) • Allowed by international law • Germany formed U-Boats to try and break blockade – declared unrestricted sub warfare

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