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World War I, also known as the Great War, was a global conflict that took place from 1914 to 1918. It involved most major countries of the world, divided into two opposing alliances: the Allies (mainly consisting of France, Russia, and the United Kingdom) and the Central Powers (including Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire).

The immediate cause of the war was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary in June 1914 by a Serbian nationalist. This event triggered a series of diplomatic and military escalations, leading to the outbreak of war. However, underlying causes included nationalism, militarism, and a complex system of alliances among European powers.

The war was characterized by trench warfare, with soldiers fighting from dugout positions along fortified lines. It saw the introduction of new technologies such as tanks, airplanes, and chemical weapons, which caused significant casualties.

The war resulted in the deaths of millions of soldiers and civilians, with estimates ranging from 9 to 15 million people. It also had far-reaching political, economic, and social consequences. The war led to the collapse of several empires, including the Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman empires, and the redrawing of national borders in Europe and the Middle East.

World War I ended with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919. This treaty imposed heavy reparations on Germany, blamed it for the war, and redrew the map of Europe. urlday.cc/Readmore