World War I, also known as the Great War, was a global conflict that lasted from 1914 to 1918. It involved many of the world's major powers, divided into two opposing alliances: the Allies (led by France, the United Kingdom, and Russia) and the Central Powers (led by Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire). The war began with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary by a Serbian nationalist in Sarajevo in June 1914. The incident sparked a diplomatic crisis that led to a declaration of war by Austria-Hungary against Serbia, and soon other countries were drawn into the conflict. The war was fought on several fronts, including Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. New technologies such as machine guns, tanks, and chemical weapons made the fighting more brutal than ever before, resulting in millions of casualties. The United States entered the war on the side of the Allies in 1917, and its participation helped to tip the balance in their favor. In 1918...
Comments
Post a Comment