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World War 1: Great War
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World War One aircraft were sometimes referred to as "flying coffins" for the very simple meaning that these early warbirds often were the death of every young pilot, sometimes to as little as a few weeks of flight time. Another attribute of these early flying machines was that they were constructed out of plywood with stretched fabric skin, often taking the shape of boxy wooden coffin-like appearances. The construction was... beneficial in most designs as the fuselage of these planes could often withstand a great deal of punishment and still get their pilots home safely. Often times however, even the best would succumb to the designs that were to be so evolutionary decades from removed from the war. It should be noted that aircraft (as combat platforms) were generally in their infancy during the First World War, which is why one might see so many production aircraft on a list such as this spanning just a few years. As technology progressed and aircraft engineers found new workarounds for new problems, the few-month-old models that were the king of the skies quickly gave way to newer models, giving the average life span of many fighters only about a few months of frontline service.
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The First World War was different from prior military conflicts: it was a meeting of 20th century technology with 19th century mentality and tactics. This time, millions of soldiers fought on all sides and the casualties were enormous, mostly because of the more efficient weapons (like artillery and machine guns) that were used in large quantities against old tactics. Although the First World War led to the development of air forces, tanks, and new tactics (like the Rolling barrage and Crossfire), much of the action took place in the trenches, where thousands died for each square metre of land gained. The First World War ... saw the use of chemical warfare, and aerial bombardment, both of which had been outlawed under the 1909 Hague Convention. The effects of gas warfare were to prove long-lasting, both on the bodies of its victims (many of whom, having survived the war, continued to suffer in later life) and on the minds of a later generation of war leaders (Second World War) who, having seen the effects of gas warfare in the Great War, were reluctant to use it for fear that the enemy would retaliate and might have better weaponry.
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"Before First World War women had few rights.But their experience in the Great War had changed that forever. Their views towards life changed or improved. By the middle of the 19th century,women were demanding equality with men. They wanted suffrage - the right to vote in elections - and an equal chance to work and get educated. They demanded the right to have their own possessions, to divorce their husbands, and to keep their children after divorce. The fight for women's rights was ... called feminism, and involved many dedicated women.Thse changes were mainly a cause ot WW1.
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Thousands of identified photos & obituaries of First World War officers, soldiers, sailors, nurses, airmen and civilian workers available. Photographed directly from original Great War Rolls of Honour to ensure the best possible quality, including De Ruvigny's Roll Of Honour & The Sphere. Search the database by surname or regiment. All the items are gradually being added online over the coming months so you will be able to download the item you wish to purchase. Now over 14,000 photos & obituaries available to download.
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- The land war and the events leading up to its outbreak are covered in somewhat greater detail because the Great War is less widely known and understood than the Second World War. Also the campaigns on land were proportionally greater in scope than the naval side. A certain amount of attention is ... given to the new war in the air.
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The First World War is ... called the Great War because of the extensive damage and impact it left on the world after its cessation. Amongst all the wars which have occured since the 19th century, only the WW1 has been as far-reaching in damage, not only physically but mentally to citizens of countries involved in the war. In comparison to WW2, where only the Jews have been singled out in most reviews of the war, the WW1 affected nearly everybody.
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