Abstract:

The First Word War took place in 1914-1918 between the Central Powers and the Allied Powers. Including also the Ottoman Empire, the group of Central Powers lost the war. The political map of the world was changed following this big war. While the ancient empires were declined, new countries were established on their lands. Every phase of this process was very painful for the societies living on different geographies. On every geography touched by the war, the people tried to deal with problems such as death, diseases, disabilities, high cost of living, hunger, etc. both on the front line and behind the front. The Ottoman Empire also used its every material and nonmaterial means during this war which was its last war. The empire was subjected to a very severe war with its army and private citizens. The disorganization appeared in the social life in addition to the damaged economy. It became almost impossible of the people to find the most basic consumption goods during the war. The severity of the economic conditions caused erosion in the values of the society. Living together with the war became an extremely difficult occupation particularly for the common people. This article will particularly dwell on the problems encountered in daily life by the Ottoman society during the First World War.

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