The military mobilization of powers set off a chain reaction from "summary" of The Guns of August by Barbara W. Tuchman
When one nation mobilized, others followed. The mobilization of men, money, and munitions set off a chain reaction of fear and suspicion. Each country felt compelled to match its rivals in military preparedness. The fear of being caught unprepared in the event of war drove leaders to mobilize their forces quickly and decisively. As each country mobilized, the stakes grew higher. The mobilization of one power forced its neighbors to mobilize in response. This tit-for-tat escalation created a sense of inevitability about the outbreak of war. Leaders felt that they had no choice but to prepare for conflict, lest they be left vulnerable to attack. The mobilization of powers also had a psychological impact. It fed into the narrative of impending conflict, heightening tensions and fostering a sense of paranoia. As each c...
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