Defining some terms and ideas
Limited War : War which involves fighting only between professional armies on a clearly defined battlefield Minimal effect on civilian populations of both sides Total War : Any and all strategies, tactics, and weapons are used to defeat the enemy Nation organizes itself economically and politically in support of the war effort Civilians are intentionally targeted in order to break the will of the enemy Total war was facilitated in early 20 th century due to the development of more destructive technology
Strategy: Relating to the higher conduct and war aims of a war. Tactics: Short term, everyday matters like maneuvering in the presence of an enemy, avoiding defeat and taking a defended position Source: Robson, Stuart. The First World War 2ed. Strategy is the overall game plan Tactics are calling the right plays at the right time during the game
Entente strengths (Britain, France, Russia) Entente Weaknesses Entente effort depended on France
Central Powers strengths (Germany, Austria-Hungary) Central Powers weaknesses
Failed strategies Trench warfare begins
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