Historial de la Grande Guerre (1914-1918)

After visiting the hole of la Boisselle, we arrived at the museum after a long bus ride. We took a break to eat outside the museum and then we got in to learn more about the first world war.

A Total and industrial war

In the room 1916-1918 we learned that World War 1 was a total war because it involved the complete mobilization of society and resources towards the war effort. In this room, we saw many different kinds of guns, uniforms and propaganda. It impacted not only the military but also civilians, economies, and industries on an unexpected scale. Nations dedicated all available resources to the conflict, including technology, finances, and propaganda. Additionally, the war's reach extended beyond the battlefield, affecting all aspects of daily life, from food rationing to women entering the workforce in large numbers. The war's immense scale and impact on societies worldwide earned it the title of a total war.

The consequences of the conflict

In the last room, which was about the consequences of World War 1, we learned that there were millions that passed away, the destruction of families and communities, deep psychological secuells, many monuments that commemorate the world war 1, the military cemetery and the treaty of versailles. We also learned about the creation of new empires such as the German Empire, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire and the ones that disappeared like the Republic of Austria, Weimar Germany and Czechoslovakia.

Otto dix

Then we went to a room about Otto Dix but we didn't have much time so we did a quick review. Otto Dix was a German artist famous for his expressionist works who made pictures showing how bad war is. He also painted about what life was like in Germany after the war. He wanted people to think about the hard things happening in society. His art made people feel strong emotions and think about how people act and live. Otto Dix also voluntarily joined the German army in 1915.

Gonzalo Urbina