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First World War (World War I) is considered as one of the largest wars in
history. The world’s great powers assembled in two opposing alliances:
the Allies (British Empire, France and the Russian Empire) versus
the Central Powers (Germany and Austria-Hungary). WWI lasted from 28
July 1914 to 11 November 1918.
IN 1914, a war began in Europe which soon engulfed almost the entire world.
The damage caused by this war had no precedent in history. In the earlier
wars, the civilian populations were not generally involved and the casualties
were generally confined to the warring armies. The war which began in 1914
was a total war in which all the resources of the warring states were
mobilized. It affected the economy of the entire world the casualties suffered
by the civilian population from bombing of the civilian areas and the famines
and epidemics, caused by the war far exceeded those suffered by the
armies. In its impact also, the war had no precedent. It marked a turning point
in world history. The battles of the war were fought in Europe, Asia, Africa
and the Pacific. Because of the unprecedented extent of its spread and its
total nature, it is known as the First World War.
Causes of the First World War:-
In the background there were many conflicts between European nations.
Nations grouped among themselves to form military alliances as there were
tension and suspicion among them. The causes of the First World War were:
Note: Although Italy was a member of the Triple Alliance alongside Germany
and Austria-Hungary, it did not join the Central Powers, as Austria-Hungary
had taken the offensive, against the terms of the alliance. These alliances
were reorganised and expanded as more nations entered the war: Italy,
Japan and the United States joined the Allies, while the Ottoman Empire
and Bulgaria joined the Central Powers.
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We have seen the causes and consequences of the First World War in the
last post. The first world war itself sowed the seeds for Second World War,
primarily because of the humiliating Treaty of Versailles. We shall see the
causes and consequences of the Second World War (WWII) in this post.
War indemnity.
The provision for disarming Germany.
Saar coal mine to France for 15 years.
Polish corridor was given to Poland.
City of Danzing was made free.
Imperialism.
Rome-Berlin-Tokyo axis (1936).
Conclusion
The First World War had been believed to be ‘a War to end all war’. However,
the Peace Treaties had failed to ensure this. On the contrary, the treaties
contained certain provisions which were extremely harsh on the defeated
countries and thus they sowed the seeds of further conflicts. Similarly, some
victorious countries also felt cheated because all their hopes had not been
fulfilled. Imperialism was not destroyed as a result of the war. The victorious
powers had in fact enlarged their possessions. The factors which had caused
rivalries and conflicts between imperialist countries leading to the war still
existed. Therefore, the danger that more wars would be fought for another
‘redvision’ of the world. remained lurking. The emergence of the Soviet Union
was considered a danger to the existing social and economic system in many
countries. The desire to destroy it influenced the policies of those countries .
The contrast between the two situations was too glaring to be missed. Its
increasing awareness led to the growth of nationalist feelings in the colonies.
The soldiers who returned to their respective countries from the theatres of
war in Europe and elsewhere also brought with them the new stirrings.
ROLE OF INDIA IN WORLD WAR I & II
1.INTRODUCTION
2.WORLD WAR -1
3.WORLD WAR -2
a. causes
b.effect
5.CONCLUSION:-
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