What was WW1?

The Great War The first “world war” The first “total war” Over 30 countries declare war; more involved indirectly The first “total war” Nearly all aspects of life affected for all citizens—not just soldiers and members of government Governments take over economy; use propaganda The first “modern war” Use of new technology such as airplanes, zeppelins, machine guns, armored tanks, poison gas; trench warfare on larger scale.

The First “World War” Participant Countries in World War I – Allies in Green, Central Powers in Orange, Neutral Countries in Gray

Examples of war-time propaganda from Great Britain and Australia The First “Total War” Examples of war-time propaganda from Great Britain and Australia

Soldiers wearing gas masks in the trenches at Ypres The First “Modern War” Tank from the Western Front German Zeppelin Soldiers wearing gas masks in the trenches at Ypres

First Modern War Trench warfare in Flanders German U-boat

The First “Modern War” Ruins of Ypres (as seen from the air)