Militarism

Militarism

A philosophy or system that places excessive importance on military power.

Alfred Vagts

A German historian who defined militarism as the domination of the military man over the civilian.

Arms race

A competition between nations to achieve superior military capabilities by building up armed forces and weapons.

Nationalism

An ideological doctrine that emphasizes the interests and culture of a nation, often in opposition to foreign influence.

Imperialism

A policy in which a nation extends its power and influence over other countries or territories.

Carl von Clausewitz

A Prussian theorist who stated that war is the continuation of policy by other means.

Prussian militarism

The model of military organization and philosophy that influenced the development of military power in Germany.

Kaiser Wilhelm II

The last German Emperor and King of Prussia, influential in military expansion in Germany.

Dreadnought

A type of battleship introduced in the early 20th century, significantly more powerful than previous designs.

Machine gun

A rapid-firing weapon that became highly effective and widespread during World War I.

Heavy artillery

Large caliber guns used in warfare that underwent significant improvements in range and accuracy in the early 1900s.

Reichstag

The elected parliament of Germany, which had limited influence over military matters.

Military expenditure

Financial spending by governments on armed forces, equipment, and defense.

Mobilization

The process of preparing and organizing the armed forces for active service.

Public opinion

The collective attitudes and beliefs of individuals on various political and social issues, significantly influenced by the media.

Military technology

The research, development, and application of tools and systems used for military purposes.