Why did men join for World War 1?

Answer 1

Simply because they thought that 'It'll be over by Christmas'. Young men were scared to miss out on the fun of war, and because of the 'pals regiments' (were most men in your area were put into the same regiment), it meant that they would no be fighting alone.

Another thing that pushed them to go was Propaganda. Hundreds of propaganda posters were used to persuade men to fight. And also 'White feather women' were used by the government as well. These were women who carried white feathers around with them, and if they saw a man, even on the street, who wasn't fighting, they would pin a feather onto him as a sign of cowardice, even if he had been a soldier who was home on leave, or looking after his sick wife and young children. When you had a white feather, everyone could see it.

Sadly, many men died for their eagerness.

Answer 2

Men joined World War 1 for a variety of reasons. Some were motivated by patriotism and a desire to defend their country. Others joined for economic reasons, as military service offered a steady income during a time of widespread unemployment. Additionally, some men joined out of a sense of duty or peer pressure, as enlistment was seen as a noble and honorable act.