When was the First World War?

The First World War occurred from July 28, 1914, to November 11, 1918. It involved major powers divided into two alliances: the Allies and the Central Powers. The war led to significant geopolitical changes and set the foundation for future conflicts.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-08

The First World War, also known as World War I, began on July 28, 1914, and ended on November 11, 1918. It was a global conflict that primarily involved countries in Europe, but it also affected many other nations around the world.
Who:
Key players in World War I included the Allied Powers, such as France, the United Kingdom, Russia, and later the United States, and the Central Powers, including Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria.
What:
World War I was marked by trench warfare and is often considered a major turning point in world history. It involved new military technologies and witnessed unprecedented levels of destruction and loss of life.
Where:
The war largely took place in Europe, with significant battles occurring in areas like the Western Front in Belgium and France, and the Eastern Front, encompassing Eastern Europe and Russia. It also spread to parts of Asia and Africa due to the colonial territories of the involved countries.
Why:
The causes of World War I are complex and include a mix of political, military, and social factors such as nationalism, imperialism, alliances, and militarism. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in 1914 is often cited as the immediate trigger that set off the conflict.
How:
The war was characterized by trench warfare, combined new types of warfare including chemical weapons, tanks, and airplanes. At the war's end, the Treaty of Versailles officially ended the conflict and imposed harsh terms on Germany, which many historians argue laid the groundwork for World War II.

Answered by LiamAlexanderSmith | 2025-07-22