First World War (28 juill. 1914 – 11 nov 1918)

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The First World War was a global conflict that took place from 1914 to 1918, involving the major powers of Europe, as well as several other nations from around the world.

The war was sparked by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary in 1914, which led to a chain reaction of events and the mobilization of the major powers of Europe.

The conflict was characterized by several key battles, including the Battle of the Somme and the Battle of Verdun, and were fought mainly between the Allied Powers (including France, Britain, and Russia) and the Central Powers (including Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire).

The war ended with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919, which saw Germany and its allies lose territories, pay reparations, and accept responsibility for the war. The First World War had a significant impact on the politics, society, and culture of Europe and the world, leading to the emergence of new nations, the decline of empires, and the beginning of a new era of global conflict.