War weariness grows among populations from "summary" of The Origins of the First World War by Annika Mombauer
The experience of war can be profoundly transformative, not only for individuals involved in the fighting, but also for entire societies. As conflicts drag on and casualties mount, a sense of weariness and disillusionment can begin to take hold among the general population. This war weariness is a natural response to the hardships and sacrifices demanded by prolonged military engagements. In the context of the First World War, war weariness played a significant role in shaping the course of events. As the conflict dragged on for years with no end in sight, the initial enthusiasm and patriotism that had characterized the early days of the war began to wane. People grew tired of the constant stream of bad news, the long separations from loved ones, and the ever-increas...
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