Total War Total War WWI was the first

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Total War

Total War

Total War • WWI was the first modern war that relied on technology, machines

Total War • WWI was the first modern war that relied on technology, machines and lots of soldiers • In order to succeed, every industry in a nation had to contribute to the war effort. • Total War: Every part of a country’s economy is focused on supporting the army and war – Front line: Soldiers fighting on battlefields – Home front: Civilians at home helping

Conscription • Every nation in the war had universal military conscription, which required all

Conscription • Every nation in the war had universal military conscription, which required all young men to serve in the military or other service (the draft).

War Bonds • To raise money, governments encouraged people to buy war bonds –

War Bonds • To raise money, governments encouraged people to buy war bonds – Donated money to government for a short period

Weapons Factories • Normal factories would begin to make tanks, airplanes, guns and supplies

Weapons Factories • Normal factories would begin to make tanks, airplanes, guns and supplies for soldiers

Agriculture • Farmers would grow fruit, vegetables and grains to help feed the soldiers.

Agriculture • Farmers would grow fruit, vegetables and grains to help feed the soldiers.

Rationing • Governments required people to ration, or eat less food, to save more

Rationing • Governments required people to ration, or eat less food, to save more food for soldiers. • Soldiers often ate better than civilians on the home front.

The Role of Women • Women often worked in factories because the men were

The Role of Women • Women often worked in factories because the men were off fighting in wars – Rosie the Riveter, from WWII

Propaganda • The use of media (posters, speeches, video) to persuade someone of something

Propaganda • The use of media (posters, speeches, video) to persuade someone of something

Exit Slip • Why would Total War help a country win a war?

Exit Slip • Why would Total War help a country win a war?