The war exposed the realities of modern warfare from "summary" of The Pity Of War by Niall Ferguson
The Great War was supposed to be a brief and glorious conflict, a demonstration of national power and military might. However, the reality of modern warfare was far from glorious. The war exposed the brutal and inhumane nature of modern warfare, shattering any romantic illusions that had surrounded the idea of combat. Gone were the days of chivalry and honor on the battlefield. Instead, soldiers were faced with horrifying new weapons and tactics that caused unprecedented levels of destruction and suffering. The use of machine guns, poison gas, and tanks turned the once noble act of war into a gruesome and dehumanizing experience. The war also revealed t...
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