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  1. World War I - Encyclopedia Britannica

    Mar 2, 2026 · World War I, an international conflict that in 1914–18 embroiled most of the nations of Europe along with Russia, the United States, the Middle East, and other regions.

  2. World War I: Summary, Causes & Facts | HISTORY

    Oct 29, 2009 · World War I, also known as the Great War, started in 1914 after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. His murder escalated into a war across Europe that lasted until …

  3. World War I - Wikipedia

    Major areas of conflict included Europe and the Middle East, as well as parts of Africa and the Asia-Pacific. The war saw important developments in weaponry including tanks, aircraft, artillery, machine …

  4. World War 1 Summary - The History Junkie

    Mar 29, 2019 · World War 1 was known as the Great War and was a global war that originated in Europe and would eventually consume many nations throughout the world. It lasted from July …

  5. WORLD WAR I OVERVIEW - HISTORY CRUNCH

    World War I Overview - Summary of the history and major events of World War I. Includes causes and major battles of World War I

  6. World War I: Overall Summary | SparkNotes

    A short summary of American History's World War I. This free synopsis covers all the crucial plot points of World War I.

  7. World War I: 'The War to End All Wars' - HistoryNet

    Only when the world went to war again in the 1930s and ’40s did the earlier conflict become known as the First World War. Its casualty totals were unprecedented, soaring into the millions. World War I

  8. World War I: Overview - Ducksters

    World War I was fought between the Allied Powers and the Central Powers. The main members of the Allied Powers were France, Russia, and Britain. The United States also fought on the side of the …

  9. World War I | Key Facts | Britannica

    Summary of important facts regarding World War I, major international conflict fought from 1914 to 1918. More than 25 countries eventually participated, aligning with either the Allied or the Central …

  10. First World War - National Army Museum

    Explore more from First World War. The First World War was the first truly global conflict. From 1914 to 1918, fighting took place across several continents, at sea and, for the first time, in the air. This …