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Militarism Definition, Connection to WW1, What its not
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- Definition: Militarism is the belief that a country's military should be strong and central to national policy; it glorifies military values, prioritizes arms buildup, and gives the armed forces outsized political influence.
- Connection to WW1: Pre‑1914 militarism produced an arms race, large standing armies, rigid mobilization plans (e.g., the Schlieffen Plan) and strong military influence over governments — all of which made crises more likely to escalate into full war.
- What it’s not: It’s not simply having a capable defense force or patriotism; nor is it identical to nationalism or imperialism (though they often overlap). Militarism is an ideology/political orientation, not merely military strength.
- Connection to WW1: Pre‑1914 militarism produced an arms race, large standing armies, rigid mobilization plans (e.g., the Schlieffen Plan) and strong military influence over governments — all of which made crises more likely to escalate into full war.
- What it’s not: It’s not simply having a capable defense force or patriotism; nor is it identical to nationalism or imperialism (though they often overlap). Militarism is an ideology/political orientation, not merely military strength.
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