The Great War World War I. Setting the stage for War Imperialism led to increasing international tensions Created vast empires Increased competition.
Term Review VIII Developed by D. Martin and F. South World War I and the 1920’s.
Unit 8.1. 5 Steps to War in Europe 1. Sarajevo, June 28, 1914: A Serbian terrorist assassinates Archduke Franz Ferdinand—the heir to the Austro- Hungarian.
World War II The Home Front and Civilians. The City of Leningrad (now St. Petersburg) experienced 900 days of siege. Its inhabitants became so desperate.
THE EMERGENCE OF “TOTAL” WAR Many historians call the First World War the first “total war” for these reasons: 1. Industrial warfare by huge conscript.
NOT ACCORDING TO PLAN: THE OPENING ROUNDS OF THE GREAT WAR 1.German troops drive toward Paris in August 1914 but suffer defeat in the Battle of the Marne.
The Great war begins
Term Review VIII Developed by F. South
