Question

How far is it correct to say that the first world war was the first modern industrial war explain?

Answer 1

The First World War was the first modern industrial war. For the first time, it saw the use of machine guns, tanks, aircraft, chemical weapons etc on a massive scale. During this time, the world experienced economic and political instability.
These were all products of modem large scale industry
(i) To fight the war, millions of soldiers had to be recruited from around the world and moved to the front lines on large ships and trains.
(ii) The scale of death and destruction was devastating, 9 million people dead and 20 million injured, which was not possible without the use of industrial arms.

Answer 2

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Explanation:

The end of the First World War led to a profilic growth in the industry sector, mass manufacture took place to feed and clothe the soldiers at war. It led to many technological breakthroughs in terms of weapons and other warfare this boosted the steel and iron industry around the world. At the end of this war, many new companies and industries were established for sustainable recovery. Hence the first world war is inter changeable called the modern industrial war.