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World War I

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The Great War
World War I, also known as the Great War, was a global conflict that lasted from 1914 to 1918. Triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary, the war involved the major powers of the world and their allies in two opposing alliances: the Allies (including France, Russia, and the UK) and the Central Powers (including Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire). The war saw new military technologies like tanks, machine guns, and chemical weapons being used on a massive scale, leading to unprecedented levels of destruction and loss of life. The war ended with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919, which imposed harsh penalties on Germany and laid the groundwork for World War II.
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Life Classification : War , First World Wa , Great War
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Created On: 2024-12-05 | Updated On: 2025-11-18
French Counteroffensive at Battle of Verdun Turns the Tide amid World War I Conflict
East African Campaign: British and Allies reduce German control in World War I.
Battle of the Ancre: British forces push through tough conditions, gain ground in significant offensive.
Central Powers Announce Kingdom of Poland: Geopolitical Strategy During World War I
Battle of Le Transloy: Limited gains, heavy casualties in Battle of the Somme.
East African Campaign: Allies push against Germans in Tanzania during World War I.
French Success at Recapturing Fort Vaux in Brutal Battle at Verdun
The Battle of Ancre Heights: British offensive in World War I trenches with high costs.
Success and Strain: Brusilov Offensive's Impact on WWI Eastern Front
British advance in East Africa against German forces in WWI for control of German East Africa.
French Recapture of Fort Douaumont Boosts Morale in World War I
Eighth Battle of Isonzo: Stalemate and Brutality in WWI Trench Warfare
Battle of Le Transloy: British forces face German defenses in World War I.
Battle of Transylvania: Allies' advance halted by Central Powers in crucial WWI episode.
Renewed German attacks at Verdun countered by French resilience and determination in prolonged battle.
Battle of Thiepval Ridge: Key offensive in WWI with intense fighting and high casualties
British and Canadian Forces Capture Thiepval Ridge: Intense Battle on Western Front
Italian forces struggle to advance against Austro-Hungarian defenses in Seventh Battle of the Isonzo.
Romania's World War I Invasion and Retreat: Central Powers' Swift Response alters Eastern Front
Battle of Flers-Courcelette: Debut of Tanks in WWI Battle of the Somme
Battle of Ginchy: Irish forces capture village, securing strategic gain at high cost.
Third Battle of Verdun: French forces reclaim key territory from Germans in WWI offensive
German military strategy shifts under Hindenburg-Ludendorff leadership, focusing on flexibility and defense.
Germany Declares War on Romania: World War I Eastern Front Expansion.
Romania's Entry into WWI: Pivotal Move with Profound Geopolitical Implications
Italy's Capture of Gorizia: Key victory in Isonzo Campaign during WWI.
Capture of Pozières Ridge: Key Milestone in Battle of the Somme
Sixth Battle of the Isonzo: Italian offensive against Austro-Hungarian positions during WWI.
Battle of Romani: British victory secures Suez Canal, halts Ottoman advance in key WWI battle.
Intense Battle of the Somme: Brutal trench warfare and high casualties on both sides.
Australian forces seize Pozières Ridge, highlighting sacrifices and successes of World War I.
Battle of Fromelles: Tragic diversionary attack results in heavy casualties on Western Front.
Arab Revolt's Success in Hejaz with British Support Shifted Balance in World War I
British offensive at Bazentin Ridge: costly gains in WWI Somme campaign.
Intense battles at Fort Thiaumont during key Battle of Verdun in World War I
Brusilov Offensive: Russian advances weaken Austro-Hungarian forces, impacting Central Powers' war effort in WWI.
The Battle of the Somme: Brutal trench warfare, high casualties, strategic impact, technological advancements.
Preliminary artillery bombardment sets stage for grim Battle of the Somme.
Battle of Verdun: Fort Vaux's fierce combat epitomizes the grueling struggle of World War I.
Brusilov Offensive: Russian success and heavy casualties shift power in World War I.
Arab Revolt gains momentum, captures Hejaz towns from Ottomans, with British support, marking crucial victory.
Impactful Brusilov Offensive Alters World War I Dynamics.
Battle of Asiago: Italian forces defend against Austro-Hungarian offensive, resulting in a stalemate.
Arab Revolt against Ottoman rule with British support during World War I.
Loss of Lord Kitchener on HMS Hampshire in WWI: Impact on British war effort.
The Battle of Jutland: Naval clash in WWI, British maintain control over North Sea.
Battle of Jutland: Decisive naval clash in WWI with heavy casualties and strategic consequences.
British World War I efficiency innovation: Daylight Saving Time conserves energy and boosts wartime efforts.
Italian Offensive at the Sixth Battle of the Isonzo: Stalled Progress at Austro-Hungarian Defenses.
The Battle of Verdun: Brutal, Stalemate, High Casualties, No Clear Winner
Sykes-Picot Agreement: Dividing Ottoman Empire in WWI shaped Middle East's future conflicts.
Brusilov Offensive: Austro-Hungarian push to break Eastern Front stalemate in World War I.
Siege of Kut: British surrender to Ottoman forces in World War I.
Easter Rising: Declaration of Irish Republic & British Suppression in Dublin's Uprising
Allied Attempt to Relieve Kut Siege Ends in Failure: Impact on Mesopotamian Campaign.
Easter Rising in Dublin: Fight for Irish Independence against British Rule in 1916.
Fourth Battle of Isonzo: Italian forces fail to breakthrough Austro-Hungarian defenses in World War I.
Allied forces push into German East Africa during WWI, facing challenges and guerrilla tactics.
Intense Battle of Verdun: Symbolic town, heavy casualties, fierce defenses, artillery barrages, strategic importance.
Siege of Kut: Allied defeat in Mesopotamia during World War I.
British and South African forces campaign against German forces in East Africa during World War I.
SS Sussex Torpedoed, US-German Relations Strained, Sussex Pledge Seeks to Prevent Further Attacks
French Defense at Verdun: Costly Battle Against Relentless German Offensive
Austrian offensive in Trentino during WWI strains Italian forces, causes significant casualties and strategic shifts.
Battle of Verdun: Stalemate of Death and Suffering
The Easter Rising: pivotal event in Irish history, led to increased support for Irish independence.
British forces' failed attempt to lift the Ottoman siege of Kut during WWI.
Germany declares war on Portugal, escalating tensions in WWI and shifting the conflict's scope.
German Zeppelin Raid on UK: Aerial Bombing Shifts Military Tactics, Affects Civilian Life
Intense Battle of Verdun: French forces resist German assaults, suffer high casualties in WWI.
Battle of Verdun: Brutal, Symbolic, and Costly in World War I
Relief Effort at Kut: Allied Failure Against Ottoman Forces
Stalemate and Survival: Winter on the Isonzo Front in World War I
German U-boat Warfare in World War I: Impact and Strategic Shift
Siege of Kut: British forces trapped, supplies low, Ottoman blockade holds firm.
Russian victory at Erzurum in WWI weakens Ottomans, shifts power in Caucasus region.
Erzurum Offensive: Russian forces capture key city in pivotal World War I campaign.
Battle of Wadi: British forces fail to break Ottoman siege at Kut during World War I.
The Siege of Kut: British troops besieged by Ottomans in WWI struggle for survival.
Italian Front: Brutal winter trench warfare along Isonzo River shaped World War I's secondary theatre.
Central Powers Exploit Romanian Resources During World War I
World War I: Britain's shift to compulsory military service, reshaping society and workforce.
Allied Withdrawal from Cape Helles: End of Gallipoli Campaign in World War I.
Allied Gallipoli Peninsula evacuation marks end of grueling campaign in WWI.
Siege of Kut: Trapped British forces, Ottoman victory in Mesopotamia, strategic setback in World War I.
Allied Troop Withdrawal: Conclusion of Gallipoli Campaign in World War I
Gallipoli's Secret Night Evacuation: Allies Withdraw Under Cover of Darkness to Save Lives
Siege of Kut: British and Indian forces trapped, surrendering to Ottomans in Mesopotamia.
Serbian Army's Harrowing Retreat: Survival against overwhelming odds, key to WWI resistance.
Allied Troops Strengthen Salonika Front to Support Serbian Forces in Balkans
Battle of Ctesiphon: British and Indian forces clash with Ottomans in WWI Mesopotamia.
Ministry of Munitions Transformed British Arms Production During World War I
Allied Evacuation from Gallipoli: Strategic Withdrawal from Costly Stalemate
Serbian Forces Forced to Retreat, Facing Challenges and Humanitarian Crisis in WWI
The Armenian Genocide continued, with widespread deportations, forced marches, and atrocities across the Ottoman Empire, resulting in significant loss of life.
Russian Offensive in Galicia: Struggle to Support Serbia During World War I
First Battle of Krivolak: French and Serbian forces take on Bulgarian resistance in Macedonia.
Allied forces land in Salonika during WWI to support Serbia and counter Central Powers.
British nurse Edith Cavell was executed by German forces in occupied Belgium, accused of helping Allied soldiers escape; her death provoked international outrage.
Struggle at Gallipoli: Stalemate and Sacrifice in Brutal Campaign
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