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Unit VI. The Great War

World War I was marked by trench warfare, particularly along the 600-mile Western Front, where conditions were brutal and effective territorial gains were minimal. The war introduced new technologies, including machine guns, poison gas, and tanks, changing combat dynamics forever. It exemplified total war, as nations mobilized all resources for the conflict, involving drafts, war taxes, and rationing. Propaganda campaigns surged, and women entered the workforce and armed services, reflecting a significant societal shift during this monumental conflict.

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Unit VI. The Great War

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  1. Unit VI. The Great War

  2. C. An Industrialized War

  3. C. An Industrialized War 1. Trench Warfare a. Heaviest fighting took place along the Western Front (600 mile stretch) b. Dug along either side of “no man’s land” along the front *Ineffective: little territorial gain *Disease and unsanitary conditions 2. New Weapons a. WWI was the first war to make full use of modern technology and machinery *Machine gun, poison gas, dynamite *Airplane, tank, submarine *Gas masks, barbed wire 3. Total War a. All a nations resources go into the war effort; the war is fought at home as well as on the battlefield *The draft *Taxes and loans to pay for war effort *Rationing of goods for the military *Use of the press to spread propaganda *Women joined the work force; some joined the armed services or became nurses

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