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Summary
The text analyzes the origins and nature of the First World War, focusing on the pervasive "cult of the offensive" and the mistaken belief that industrialization would lead to swift victories. It highlights the tragic reality of mechanized warfare, where tools like the machine gun, intended to shorten conflicts, instead led to prolonged slaughter and massive casualties, such as at the Somme.
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Organizations (4)
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| German generals | ||
| English university students | ||
| French farmers | ||
| Russian aristocracy |
Timeline (3 events)
First World War
August 3, 1914
July 1, 1916
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Key Quotes (5)
"defensive thinking was, “utterly foreign to the German spirit.”"Source
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"“The lamps are going out all over Europe,” he said. “We shall not see them lit again in our lifetime.”"Source
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"The First World War was a kind of engineering tragedy."Source
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"we’ve got the Maxim, and they’ve not"Source
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"Sixty thousand British casualties in one day alone, July 1, 1916 at the Somme."Source
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