World War 1 | The Great War unfolded | History

World War 1 | The Great War unfolded | History
World War I, also known as the Great War, was a devastating global conflict from 1914 to 1918, primarily fought in Europe. Sparked by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary, the war involved major powers divided into the Allies (including France, the UK, and later the US) and the Central Powers (including Germany and Austria-Hungary). It was marked by trench warfare and new military technologies like tanks and chemical weapons, leading to enormous casualties and destruction. The war ended with the Treaty of Versailles in 1919, which imposed harsh penalties on Germany and contributed to political and economic instability, laying the groundwork for World War II and reshaping national boundaries and global politics.
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