Everything You Need to Know About WWI
World War I was a very bloody war that was fought within Europe from 1914 to 1919. It all started with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand on June 28, 1914 but quickly spiraled out of control, eventually becoming the world's first "total war." In September 1914, the quick advance of the Germans was halted at the end of the First Battle of the Marne and both sides dug in, creating the muddy, bloody trenches that dominated World War I. Find out more about World War I by reading the articles below.
If you are looking for a short history of what happened during World War I, want a good overview of the dates of important events, or just want to browse through pictures showing what actually happened during World War I, then this is the section for you.
There were millions of people who were involved in World War I and all were important in at least some small way. However, there are others who stand out, either because they were leaders during the war or because their stories are just too fascinating to pass up.
While an estimated 30 million soldiers were either killed or maimed during World War I, you may be interested to learn more about where and how. Find out where the major battles were held and why they were important.
Not every important event occurred on the battlefield. Sometimes it was an attack that occurred out at sea or even no fighting at all. Learn more about other major events of World War I.
Wars are fought with guns and artillery, but they are usually ended with paper. Learn more about the treaties and documents that were important during World War I.
WWI Basics
If you are looking for a short history of what happened during World War I, want a good overview of the dates of important events, or just want to browse through pictures showing what actually happened during World War I, then this is the section for you.
Important People
There were millions of people who were involved in World War I and all were important in at least some small way. However, there are others who stand out, either because they were leaders during the war or because their stories are just too fascinating to pass up.
- Mata Hari (spy)
- Nicholas II (czar of Russia)
- Red Baron (ace fighter pilot)
- Woodrow Wilson (president of the United States)
- Winston Churchill (leader of the British navy)
The Big Battles
While an estimated 30 million soldiers were either killed or maimed during World War I, you may be interested to learn more about where and how. Find out where the major battles were held and why they were important.
- First Battle of the Marne (1914)
Major Events
Not every important event occurred on the battlefield. Sometimes it was an attack that occurred out at sea or even no fighting at all. Learn more about other major events of World War I.
- Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (the spark that started the war)
- The Christmas Truce (a short hiatus to the fighting)
- Sinking of the Lusitania (helped convince the U.S. to join the war)
Treaties and Documents
Wars are fought with guns and artillery, but they are usually ended with paper. Learn more about the treaties and documents that were important during World War I.
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