World War I

World War I was a military conflict that lasted from 1914 to 1918 and involved most of the world's great powers, assembled in two opposing alliances: the Allies (centred around the Triple Entente) against the Central Powers. More than 70 million military personnel, including 60 million Europeans, were mobilised in one of the largest wars in history. More than 15 million people were killed, making it one of the deadliest conflicts in history. This... more

Duration:

  • 4 years (Aug 1914 — Nov 11, 1918)

Also known as:

  • War To End All Wars,
  • Great War,
  • First World War

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Casualties:

Combatant Type Of Casualties Estimate
  • 885,138
  • 116,708
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The 20th century of the Christian Era or Common Era began on January 1, 1901 and ended on December 31, 2000. According to the Gregorian calendar, 2000 was the first century leap year since 1600. The Russian Empire, the German Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire dissolved in...

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  • 4 years (Aug 1914 — Nov 11, 1918)
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