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World War I Primary Source-Causes

In a powerful firsthand account, Private William Dove of the 16th Lancers recounts his emotional response to the declaration of World War I. After witnessing a film depicting the Royal Navy sailing the seas and hearing patriotic songs, he felt a compelling urge to enlist. Just days after turning seventeen, he took action by enlisting at Whitehall, motivated by a blend of nationalism and militarism that permeated society. This narrative highlights the personal and cultural factors driving young men to join the war effort during this tumultuous period.

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World War I Primary Source-Causes

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  1. World War I Primary Source-Causes • Private William Dove • 16th Lancers • War had been declared, and the following Sunday I went with a friend of mine to Shepherd’s Bush Empire to see the film show. At the end they showed the Fleet sailing the high seas and played ‘Britons Never Shall Be Slaves’ and ‘Hearts of Oak.’ And you know one feels that little shiver run up the back and you know you have got to do something. I had just turned seventeen at that time and on the Monday I went up to Whitahall--Old Scotland Yard--and enlisted in the 16th Lancers. • What causes of WWI are included in the quote above? Cite Evidence! [Text]

  2. World War I Primary Source-Causes • Private William Dove • 16th Lancers • War had been declared, and the following Sunday I went with a friend of mine to Shepherd’s Bush Empire to see the film show. At the end they showed the Fleet sailing the high seas and played ‘Britons Never Shall Be Slaves’ and ‘Hearts of Oak.’And you know one feels that little shiver run up the back and you know you have got to do something. I had just turned seventeen at that time and on the Monday I went up to Whitahall--Old Scotland Yard--and enlisted in the 16th Lancers. • What causes of WWI are included in the quote above? Cite Evidence! [Text] Militarism Nationalism Militarism and/or Nationalism

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