Impact on Civilians Flashcards
What happened to the civilians who conscripted in the world wars? Give facts
Died in large numbers
24 million
How were civilians more involved in the war in WW2?
Everyone involved in war effort
Bombing
How many people died during the Blitz?
40,000
How many people were killed in Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
200,000
What is the overall trend for civilian casualties? Give figures
Rising as a proportion
15% In WW1. 90% in wars in the 90’s
What was formed in 1940 to protect Britain from invasion?
The Homeguard
How many people joined the Home Guard?
1.6 million
What 3 things shows how the nature of warfare has changed citizens daily lives
Rationing
Homelessness
Loss of freedom
How many homes were destroyed during the Blitz?
2 million
How many people were displaced by the Iraq war?
1 million
What was the Defence of the Realm act 1914?
Banning purchasing binoculars, flying kites and lighting bonfires
What were the public most fearful of in the 1960’s?
Nuclear warfare
Give 3 benefits of warfare since 1900
Increased independence and challenged social views of women
Medical improvements such as blood transfusions and x-rays
Social reforms such as the NHS or the Housing Act 1919
Give an example of the increase in war reporting
WW1- only 1 journalist
Iraq war- 700 journalists
Why has War reporting increased?
Technology such as satellites, radios, videos and the internet mean more people can report on war
Decrease in censorship
