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Road to war (I)
Militarism, Militarism - Coggle Diagram
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Militarism
What?
Militarism is the incorporation of military ideas, priorities and personnel into civilian government.
Where
Militarism was strongest in Germany. Also in Britain where public interest pushed the monarchy to drive to it.
When/ Why
"Militarists were driven by experiences and failures in previous wars, in which European powers were defeated."
Cause
Influenced by nationalism and advice from military commanders, European governments ramped up military spending, purchasing new weaponry and increasing the size of armies and navies.
Consequence
Militarism, combined with new weapons, emerging technologies and developments in industrial production, fuelled a European arms race in the late 1800s and early 1900s.