World War I, also known as the Great War, was a global conflict that lasted from 1914 to 1918. It was fought mainly in Europe, but it also affected the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. It was the first major international conflict of the 20th century and it involved more than 70 million military personnel from more than 30 countries. World War 1, WW1, Great War, 1914-1918
World War I began in 1914, when Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia in response to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. This event triggered a series of alliances and declarations of war that quickly spread throughout Europe and beyond. The war pitted the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire) against the Allied Powers (Great Britain, France, Russia, Italy, Japan, and the United States). It was the first major conflict to involve so many countries and it was fought on a large scale. Austria-Hungary, Serbia, Central Powers, Allied Powers, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia
The war began with a series of clashes between the Central Powers and the Allied Powers, primarily in Europe. It quickly spread to other parts of the world, with the Central Powers making advances in Africa and the Middle East and the Allied Powers making advances in Asia. The war was fought on land, at sea, and in the air. It was marked by trench warfare, naval battles, and aerial combat. The war also saw the introduction of new weapons, such as tanks, submarines, and poison gas. Trench warfare, Naval battles, Aerial combat, Tanks, Submarines, Poison gas
The war finally ended in 1918, with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. This treaty imposed harsh terms on the Central Powers, including reparations, territorial losses, and military restrictions. The war had a devastating impact on Europe and the world, with millions of people killed or wounded and entire economies destroyed. The war also had a profound effect on the political and social landscape of the world, leading to the establishment of new countries and the rise of new ideologies.