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Women and War Work (WWI Centenary Series) - Helen Fraser
WOMEN AND WAR WORK
(WWI Centenary Series)
BY
HELEN FRASER
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Contents
Introduction to the World War One Centenary Series
A Timeline of the Major Events of World War One in Europe
The Home Front
FOREWORD
THE SPIRIT OF WOMEN
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
CHAPTER IX
CHAPTER X
CHAPTER XI
CHAPTER XII
CHAPTER XIII
CHAPTER XIV
Introduction to the World War One Centenary Series
The First World War was a global war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918. More than nine million combatants were killed, a casualty rate exacerbated by the belligerents’ technological and industrial sophistication – and tactical stalemate. It was one of the deadliest conflicts in history, paving the way for major political changes, including revolutions in many of the nations involved. The war drew in all the world’s great economic powers, which were assembled in two opposing alliances: the Allies (based on the Triple Entente of the United Kingdom, France and the Russian Empire) and the Central Powers of Germany and Austria-Hungary. These alliances were both reorganised and expanded as more nations entered the war: Italy, Japan and the United States joined the Allies, and the Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria joined the Central Powers. Ultimately, more than 70 million military personnel were mobilised.
The war was triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, by a Yugoslav nationalist, Gavrilo Princip in Sarajevo, June 28th 1914. This set off a diplomatic crisis when Austria-Hungary delivered an ultimatum to Serbia, and international alliances were invoked. Within weeks, the major powers were at war and the conflict soon spread around the world. By the end of the war, four major imperial powers; the German, Russian, Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman empires—ceased to exist. The map of Europe was redrawn, with several independent nations restored or created. On peace, the League of Nations formed with the aim of preventing any repetition of such an appalling conflict, encouraging cooperation and communication between the newly autonomous nation states. This laudatory pursuit failed spectacularly with the advent of the Second World War however, with new European nationalism and the rise of fascism paving the way for the next global crisis.
This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world’s bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of human history.
Amelia Carruthers
A Timeline of the Major Events of World War One in Europe
The Home Front
The First World War was one of the deadliest conflicts in history. More than nine million combatants were killed, a casualty rate exacerbated by the belligerents’ technological and industrial sophistication – and tactical stalemate. It lasted four years, however nobody, especially the British government expected the war to be more than a short, decisive victory. The resultant total war demanded complete mobilisation of the nation’s resources, channelling all available manpower to the front lines. Behind the lines, labour power had to be redirected from any ‘unnecessary’ or ‘luxurious’ activities. In particular vast munitions industries had to be built to provide shells, guns, warships, uniforms, airplanes and various other weapons. Agriculture had to be mobilised also, to provide food for both civilians and soldiers (many of whom had been farmers, replaced by old men, boys and women). Although not as tangible, finance was of the greatest concerns, as Britain took most of the responsibility for financing the Allies’ war effort until 1917.
Britain saw massive changes on the home front during the war, most noticeable in the political make-up of the nation. At the turn of the twentieth century, the country had a constitutional government, but