Civilians and Women in WW1
Apart from the obvious fact that most families lost a member in the fighting it changed ordinary peoples lives in a number of ways, because so many men were taken out of the workplace to fight, many of the jobs previously done by men had to be done by women so it propelled the notion of working women into a whole new era. It showed, in many cases, that women were capable of doing jobs previously considered to be purely for men. In a way it changed peoples attitudes to women in the workplace which altered the old vision of the woman's place in society. Men retuning from the war obviously took up some of their old jobs again but women had gained a new perspective and from then on felt more capable of asserting their rights, though it took some time after this for men to alter their perspective likewise.
Many families had to change the way the family was structured due to the loss of the traditional 'breadwinners'. Children were being brought up without fathers on a massive scale and the impact on society was enormous. Many were brought up in poverty and lesser circumstances than would have been the case without the loss of the men.
People found themselves in circumstances which led them to voice their grievances more openly than they would have dared to have done previously, especially men returning from the battle front. There was a swell of disatisfaction with the social order which had led them into war and people became more resolved to change it. This galvanised many into forming/joining Unions which gave them more say in the way the workplace was governed.
World War One also had a large impact upon the role of Women. With all the men at war as soldiers, Women began working for a living. This became crucial in 1915, as the munitions crisis began. Not only were women working in factories and coal mines, they were called upon to tackle yet another issue. After the German submarine blockade in 1917, Britain was unable to import goods-including food. The Women's Land Army was formed in 1917. They strove to maximise the country's outcome, and to feed the nation.
In a summary, it precipitated changes which would have far reaching consequences on the social order of the ordinary people before the war.
Many families had to change the way the family was structured due to the loss of the traditional 'breadwinners'. Children were being brought up without fathers on a massive scale and the impact on society was enormous. Many were brought up in poverty and lesser circumstances than would have been the case without the loss of the men.
People found themselves in circumstances which led them to voice their grievances more openly than they would have dared to have done previously, especially men returning from the battle front. There was a swell of disatisfaction with the social order which had led them into war and people became more resolved to change it. This galvanised many into forming/joining Unions which gave them more say in the way the workplace was governed.
World War One also had a large impact upon the role of Women. With all the men at war as soldiers, Women began working for a living. This became crucial in 1915, as the munitions crisis began. Not only were women working in factories and coal mines, they were called upon to tackle yet another issue. After the German submarine blockade in 1917, Britain was unable to import goods-including food. The Women's Land Army was formed in 1917. They strove to maximise the country's outcome, and to feed the nation.
In a summary, it precipitated changes which would have far reaching consequences on the social order of the ordinary people before the war.
The Power of Women!
Flora Sandes (1876-1956) was a British nurse who subsequently enlisted as a Serbian Army soldier during the First World War.
The daughter of an Irish clergyman Sandes was prompt in volunteering for service with a Serbian ambulance unit upon the Austro-Hungarian declaration of war with Serbia on 28 July 1914.
When the Serbian Army was overrun by invading Austro-German-Bulgarian forces in November 1915 Sandes travelled with the Army and government-in-exile during the 'Great Retreat' to Corfu via the mountains of Albania. Sandes herself enlisted with the Serbian Army - the Iron Regiment - during the retreat.
In November the following year Sandes achieved a remarkable promotion, to Sergeant-Major. The same year, 1916, she published An English Woman-Sergeant in the Serbian Army as a means of raising necessary funds for the Serbian cause.
Before year 1916 was out she had suffered a wound caused by an enemy grenade during hand-to-hand fighting. Her wound meant that she returned to her original wartime occupation, running a hospital.
In spite of the end of war in late 1918 Sandes chose to remain with the Serbian Army, eventually retiring with the rank of Captain and with Serbia's highest decoration, the King George Star.
Having lived a decidedly unusual and adventurous life for a woman of the period Sandes eventually married in 1927. Upon the death of her husband Yurie Yudenitch in 1941 Sandes remained in Belgrade until the end of the Second World War, belatedly returning home to England where she died in Suffolk in 1956.
To read more about Flora click this link!
The daughter of an Irish clergyman Sandes was prompt in volunteering for service with a Serbian ambulance unit upon the Austro-Hungarian declaration of war with Serbia on 28 July 1914.
When the Serbian Army was overrun by invading Austro-German-Bulgarian forces in November 1915 Sandes travelled with the Army and government-in-exile during the 'Great Retreat' to Corfu via the mountains of Albania. Sandes herself enlisted with the Serbian Army - the Iron Regiment - during the retreat.
In November the following year Sandes achieved a remarkable promotion, to Sergeant-Major. The same year, 1916, she published An English Woman-Sergeant in the Serbian Army as a means of raising necessary funds for the Serbian cause.
Before year 1916 was out she had suffered a wound caused by an enemy grenade during hand-to-hand fighting. Her wound meant that she returned to her original wartime occupation, running a hospital.
In spite of the end of war in late 1918 Sandes chose to remain with the Serbian Army, eventually retiring with the rank of Captain and with Serbia's highest decoration, the King George Star.
Having lived a decidedly unusual and adventurous life for a woman of the period Sandes eventually married in 1927. Upon the death of her husband Yurie Yudenitch in 1941 Sandes remained in Belgrade until the end of the Second World War, belatedly returning home to England where she died in Suffolk in 1956.
To read more about Flora click this link!
Propaganda?
Propaganda is "advertising" to go to war. It played a huge role in WW1, on every side. The U.S. printed off thousands upon thousands of anti-german posters, along with having military style parades and marches through large cities. Britain, Germany, and France all did the same, except they took it a little further by indoctrinating their school children in hateful rhetoric about the enemy.Not to mention Britain used bishops of the anglican church as agents to spread hate amongst their congregations and perishss. It got quite out of hand.
Examples of Propaganda:
Examples of Propaganda:
Uncle Sam- If people didn't go to the war, they felt like cowards. If people did join the war, they regret it and have a strong urge to go home and see their families.
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British recruitment poster making people feel as if their country was their responsibility. People felt as if they owed their country something and felt guilty if they didn't help out. Very similar to the Uncle Sam approach.
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