Changes In Modern Era190 Flashcards

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How did weaponry change + reason

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Rifles, nukes uavs tanks jets precision guided missiles - technological advancements
After WW1 government took more responsibility for funding weapon innovation

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How did the composition of army change

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Increase in special units - women medics engineer- government spent more money to support the development on these roles
Attitudes in society changed and more women wanted to fight in the wars

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How did recruitment change + reason

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Conscription for the world wars. Specialised training for SAS

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How did the experience of civilians change + reason

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Blitz rationing. Exposure to war and seeing effects of war - technological changes in communication
Attitudes in society - more people objected war and morality of it

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