1. Chapter 1: The Two World Wars and the Peace Settlements Topic 2: Special features of the First World War SUB -THEME 1 Major Conflicts and the quest for peace

2. Special features of the First World War In many aspects, the war was different from all previous wars. It was the first war ever seen in history which involved about 30 nations fighting in Europe. New weapons were used in warfare Poison Gas Tanks Fighter Planes Machine Guns Mass destruction High casualties

3. Special features of the First World War It was the first war in which such high casualties resulted. Estimated casualties of the First World War Average number of deaths in major wars per day, 1860 - 1918

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