History of the First World War that you must know

The First World War, which lasted from 1914 to 1918, was a global conflict involving many major powers. This war was fueled by a number of factors, including nationalism, imperialism, and complex military alliances. One of the immediate causes was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria on June 28, 1914. This assassination was the trigger for a series of events that brought many countries into war. When the war began, two main alliances were formed: the Central Powers, consisting of Germany, Austria-Hungary and the Ottomans, and the Allies, which included France, Britain, Russia, and later the United States. This war was known as trench warfare, in which troops engaged in prolonged battles in trenches dug along the front. One of the most famous battles was the Battle of the Somme in 1916, where more than a million soldiers lost their lives just to make small territorial gains. On the other hand, the Battle of Verdun became a symbol of French courage, where they defended their territory despite great sacrifices. In addition to the Western front, there were also important battles on the Eastern front, especially where Germany and Austria-Hungary fought against Russia. Russia’s involvement in the war brought significant changes, and in 1917, the Russian Revolution resulted in Russia’s withdrawal from the war after signing the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk with Germany. The United States’ decision to join the war in 1917 was caused by German submarine attacks and the Zimmermann telegram, which contained German attempts to persuade Mexico to go to war against the US. US involvement provided a major boost to the Allies and helped hasten the end of the war. The First World War ended on 11 November 1918, when an armistice was signed. The Treaty of Versailles that resulted in 1919 is one of the most famous agreements to end the war, in which Germany had to accept a number of harsh conditions, including losing territory and paying reparations. This war left a deep imprint on world geopolitics. The collapse of four great empires: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman, and Russia, paved the way for new states. The resulting social and economic consequences, including popular discontent and new political movements, were one of the factors that contributed to the emergence of the Second World War. The history of the First World War continues to be a material for study to understand the dynamics of global conflict and its impact to this day.