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
Give an example of how censorship has decreased
The Tribunal shut down for criticising WW1
1991, reporters reported on bombing of Baghdad before war was declared
Is reporting still completely uncensored?
No. Journalist escorted by military personnel and bias is often applied by journalists
Give examples of propaganda in WW1
Posters and feature films of the Battle of the Somme
Give examples of propaganda in WW2
The Forces Programme radio station
How has attitude towards ware changed?
High patriotism in early 1900s
Protests against war now
Give 3 reasons for the change in attitude towards war
Reporting of war gives people more information
Financial cost much greater- Trident £2.4 billion per year
Human cost of war greater
