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The GREAT WAR

World War I, known as "The War to End All Wars," unfolded from 1914 to 1918, marked by its intricate web of imperialistic, territorial, and economic rivalries. Unlike World War II, the lines between good and evil were blurred, driven by an imbalance of power in Europe. The conflict saw trench warfare dominate, leading to slow, grueling battles primarily on the Western and Eastern fronts. Erich Maria Remarque's poignant novel, "All Quiet on the Western Front," illustrates the stark reality of war through the eyes of Paul Baumer, challenging romanticized views of battle.

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The GREAT WAR

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  1. The GREAT WAR

  2. World War I • 1914-1918 • “The War to End All Wars” • Lines of good and evil not as clear as WWII • Broke out b/c of imperialistic, territorial, & economic rivalries in Europe: An “imbalance of power” • Trenchwarfare: Slow battles http://kr.youtube.com/watch?v=obNgoNAU4xk (3:30) • Almost completely in Europe • Germany & “Triple Alliance” defeated by “Triple Entente” (FR, GB, Russia)

  3. WWI: 2 Fronts • Western: Germany/France • Eastern: Germany & Austria-Hungary/Russia • Great novel: Erich Maria Remarque’s All Quiet on the Western Front: Paul Baumer, a young German, learns the difference between a romanticized view and the real horrors of war while fighting on the western front. (Anti-war)

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