Changing attitudes of soldiers during the war.

Question 1

What was the initial view and attitudes of soldiers during war?

Answer 1

• Joy
• Germans were enthusiastic in contrast to British
• Portrayed as an escape from unemployment
• Societal prejudice for those who did not list, soldiers often shamed into joining

Question 2

What was the attitudes of soldiers during war?

Answer 2

By the Christmas truce of 1914, fatigue and weariness was common to all

Question 3

At the conclusion of war, how were the experiences of soldiers remembered?

Answer 3

• Acceptance of the reality of war
• Acknowledged the war as a TRUE horror
• or… the best time of their life