World War I
WWI
Great War
A global conflict lasting from 1914 to 1918, primarily fought in Europe. Triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, it involved major powers like Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire (Central Powers) against France, Britain, Russia, Italy, and later, the United States (Allied Powers). Characterized by trench warfare, new technologies like machine guns and poison gas, and immense casualties, World War I reshaped Europe and led to significant geopolitical changes.
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