The First Total War

The First Total War
Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
· Textbook: Chapter 2, 4
· Lesson
· Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)
Initial Post World War I is different from most other wars in that it was not a direct result of aggression by one entity towards another, notwithstanding the assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand by Serbian elements. Instead, it was the consequence of a number of forces amidst a disruption of the tenuous balance of power in Europe.
Option 2: Select a major battle such as Verdun, Marne, Ypres, or the Somme and chronicle that battle. Add further details about the battles. What was the main strategy? What were they trying to accomplish? How did leaders influence and mobilize troops. What were the main consequences of the result?
The mass mobilization of armies, societies, and economies produced devastating effects on soldiers and civilians alike. In many ways, the war was the first industrial war; it fully utilized the complete capabilities of industrialized societies and the accompanying technological advancements that made weapons and ammunition more deadly. As such, I encourage you to think about what constitutes a “just war?” Is there such a thing? And if a war is a total war, can it be a just war?
Course Outcomes:
· Explain the challenges of developing effective long-term foreign policy.
· Describe the conditions under which leaders are most able to mobilize the masses in their respective states.
· Examine the goals, methods, and effectiveness of violent and/or non-violent movements for social, economic, and political change.

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