Defining some terms and ideas

Nature of the First World War

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 enemyNation organizes itself economically and politically

in support of the war effortCivilians are intentionally targeted in order to

break the will of the enemyTotal war was facilitated in early 20th century due

to the development of more destructive technology

Limited v. Total War

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 planTactics are calling the right plays at the right

time during the game

Key war terms:

First World War: 1914

Entente strengths (Britain, France, Russia)

Entente Weaknesses

Entente effort depended on France

Strengths of the powers

Central Powers strengths (Germany, Austria-Hungary)

Central Powers weaknesses

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Failed strategies

Trench warfare begins

Battle in 1914

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