Question Q.3Why/DiscussGS1GS1

Why is the First World War considered as the first 'total' war in modern history?

Open scan (p.5)

Answer Strengths Gaps Keywords

Introduction

The First World War (1914-1918) is a significant event in modern history which saw several changes onto future

18 words

Main Body

First world war as total war -

1spread across continents → including Europe, Asia etc.

2the wide participation of many forces

3the extent of war → time limit 1914-1918

4the principle of colonial wealth → extended from basic aspects to more great atrocities [?] Balkanisation

5Great war - not a zero sum game - who wins most → went forward → who doesn't will lose.

II world war (1939-1945)

the II great world war → all were included

Allied to Axis

allies → drive on multiple fronts, including Europe, Asia, and America.

The time limit Britain → Industrial power but whether other nations were → no, it is for these reasons the 1st world war is called a great war.

II world war (1939-1945)

the II great world war → all were included

Allied to Axis

allies → drive on multiple fronts, including Europe, Asia, and America.

Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor drawing of far US into WWII.

Hiroshima + Nagasaki - dropping of atom bombs

— Rishabh Yadav · AIR 132

171 words4 paragraphs

Identifies key characteristics of total war
Mentions geographical spread
Attempts to distinguish from World War II

Open original scan

Page 5

Steal this copy's techniques PremiumAI pulls out the reusable moves — pick the ones you want as flashcards

Compare my answer PremiumSee where this topper beats you

Topper

Rishabh Yadav

AIR 132

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

History of the World

World Wars

First World War as Total War

Writing Stats

189

Total words

Paragraphs

formal, structured

Tone

Linked PYQ

(i) Define renal clearance. What key features should be present in a compound for it to be considered as a 'gold standard' for measurement of renal clearance? Explain why urea is not considered as a 'gold standard' for this. (ii) Briefly describe the role of Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP) in DNA fingerprinting.

2024Define