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mobilization
The preparation of a state's armed forces for war by calling up reservists and putting the army on a war footing.
Mit der allgemeinen Mobilmachung im August 1914 begann für viele der Erste Weltkrieg.
With the general mobilization in August 1914, the First World War began for many people.
mobilization
The activation and gathering of people or resources for a specific goal, for example a political campaign or a protest.
Die Gewerkschaft rief zur Mobilmachung für den landesweiten Streik auf.
The union called for mobilization for the nationwide strike.
The word is made up of 'mobil' (mobile) and 'machen' (to make), in the form 'Machung'. It describes the process of making something or someone mobile, ready for action, or active.
Die Mobilmachung der Helfer für die Katastrophenhilfe erfolgte sehr schnell.
The mobilization of helpers for disaster relief happened very quickly.
In historical and military contexts, 'Mobilmachung' (mobilization) is often used with verbs such as 'anordnen' (to order), 'befehlen' (to command), or 'ausrufen' (to proclaim). A typical fixed phrase is 'die allgemeine Mobilmachung' (general mobilization).
Der König befahl die sofortige Mobilmachung seiner Truppen.
The king ordered the immediate mobilization of his troops.
Outside the military, the term is used to describe the activation of people for a common goal. Here, the phrase 'zur Mobilmachung aufrufen' (to call for mobilization) is very common.
Die Opposition rief zur Mobilmachung gegen die neue Gesetzgebung auf.
The opposition called for mobilization against the new legislation.
mobilization
Mobilisierung and Mobilmachung can both refer to preparations for war. Mobilisierung generally includes making armed forces, materials, and the economy available. Mobilmachung more specifically refers to the military process of calling up reservists and putting the armed forces on a war footing.
Mit der Mobilmachung wurden Reservisten einberufen und die Armee in Bereitschaft versetzt.
The mobilization called up reservists and put the army on a war footing.
Die Mobilisierung umfasste Soldaten, Material und wichtige Bereiche der Wirtschaft.
The mobilization involved soldiers, materials, and important areas of the economy.
