Overview
World War I (WWI or WW1), also known as the First World War, was a global war that lasted from 1914 to 1918. It involved the vast majority of the world's nations, including all of the great powers, and it was the largest and deadliest conflict in human history. It was fought by two major alliances: the Allies, which included the United
Kingdom, France, Russia, and later the United States, and the Central Powers, which included Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria.
Who Fought?
The war was fought by millions of soldiers from many different countries. On the Allied side, this included the United Kingdom, France, Russia, Italy, Serbia, Belgium, Japan, Romania, and the United States. On the Central Powers side, this included Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria. Many other countries also contributed troops or resources to the war effort, including Canada, Australia, India, and South Africa.
Casualties
The war resulted in massive casualties, with estimates ranging from 10 to 15 million military dead and 20 to 25 million wounded. Civilian casualties are estimated to have been much higher, with some estimates ranging as high as 40 million dead. The war also resulted in the displacement of millions of people, as well as widespread destruction of property and infrastructure.
Conclusion
World War I was a global conflict fought by millions of soldiers from many different countries. On the Allied side, this included the United Kingdom, France, Russia, Italy, Serbia, Belgium, Japan, Romania, and the United States. On the Central Powers side, this included Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria. The war resulted in massive casualties, with estimates ranging from 10 to 15 million military dead and 20 to 25 million wounded. Civilian casualties are estimated to have been much higher, with some estimates ranging as high as 40 million dead.