Assignment on "Total War" - 15 points

RHS 117, D. C. Ellison, Instructor

What was once called "The Great War," and only later known as "WWI" was also the first total war for many reasons. Not only did it involve the utilization of the totality of resources of those nations involved, but it produced profound consequences, the effects of which were more dramatic than any felt since the initiation of the Industrial Revolution. Your assignment is to answer the following question: "What specifics, not only during the period 1914-1919, but in the consequences that came after, justify the label "Total War" to WWI"? You may want to glance at a few web sites. I recommend the following which will provide you with many links.Click Here