World War I

The First World War (WWI) was a global war that lasted from 1914 to 1918. It was primarily fought between the Allied Powers (including the United Kingdom, France, and Russia) and the Central Powers (including Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire). The war was sparked by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary in 1914 and eventually involved many countries across the world. It resulted in the deaths of millions of people and had a significant impact on global politics and society. World War I, also known as the First World War, was a global war that lasted from 1914 to 1918. It was fought by the Allied powers, which included France, Russia, the United Kingdom, Italy, and the United States, against the Central Powers, which included Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire. The war resulted in the loss of millions of lives and had a significant impact on global politics, society, and the economy. It is often considered a turning point in world history.