The mobilization of resources and supplies to troops was undoubtedly essential to the success of the military in World War I. This is evident in many ways, primarily the Railway industrialization, the Schlieffen plan, the United States’ contributions to the war and England’s Navy, and alliances regarding resources. Arguably the most important aspect for getting…
During World War One, the role of airplanes and how they were used changed greatly. At first planes were only used for sport, but people started realize that not only could airplanes be useful but they could even influence an outcome of the war greatly. Soon the war was filled with blimps, planes, and tethered…
Fear and Suspicion 500,000 Germans, Austrian, and Hungarians, and some Ukrainians from the German territories in Canada during WW1 They were treated fairly at first but as the war started they were viewed with suspicion Citizens were afraid and hysterical and rumors that these immigrants were spies were going around. Fear that they would blow…
Workforce When war broke out, men were removed from factories to become soldiers. Now that the men were gone, women replaced the men to fill the gap. Women took jobs that were regarded as skilled “men’s” work, to support their families Thousands of women took jobs in ammunitions factories, clerical Jobs, banking, and war industries Women…
The ‘Great War’, which began on 28 July 1914 with Austria-Hungary’s declaration of war with Serbia, was the first truly global war. It began in Europe but quickly spread throughout the world. Many countries became embroiled within the war’s first month; others joined in the ensuing four years, with Honduras announcing hostilities with Germany as…
At the root of the split in Canada is the reality that two European empires had colonized and dominated history after contact. Of course we talking about the tensions between Canadians of British and French backgrounds. During the phase of the Canada’s early development after confederation frustrations on both sides often boiled over as result…
Although World War One was a world war, most of the fighting was confined to a few key areas. These areas are usually referred to as the theatres of war. Western Front The German army crossed the Belgian border on August 3rd, 1914. Britain and France declared war on Germany on August 4th. The Germans…
The year 1917 was a very important year for WWI. The war was truly a “world war”, with fighting taking place in Europe, Africa and Asia The Entrance of the United States Until 1917, the U.S. had maintained an “isolationist” position regarding WWI. This meant that they remained ISOLATED from participating in the conflict, choosing…