When at last it was over, the war had many diverse results and one dominant one transcending all others: disillusion.
The war, as depicted in "The Guns of August" by Barbara W. Tuchman, led to a multitude of outcomes, but the most significant was the widespread sense of disillusionment. This feeling permeated societies as the realities of war unfolded, contrasting sharply with pre-war expectations of glory and honor.
Ultimately, the loss and devastation experienced during the conflict left many questioning the ideals and motivations that had driven them to war in the first place. The author emphasizes how this profound sense of disillusion shaped the post-war world and people's views on conflict and leadership.
