World War I

World War I (abbreviated as WW-I, WWI, or WW1), also known as the First World War, the Great War, the World War (prior to the outbreak of the Second World War), and the War to End All Wars, was a global military conflict which involved most of the world's great powers, assembled in two opposing alliances: the Allies of World War I centred around the Triple Entente and the Central Powers, centred around the Triple Alliance. More than 70 million mi... more

Duration:

  • 4 years (Aug 1914 — Nov 11, 1918)

Also known as:

  • War To End All Wars,
  • Great War,
  • First World War

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20th century

The 20th century of the Common Era began on January 1, 1901 and ended on December 31, 2000, according to the Gregorian calendar. The British Empire, the Russian Empire, the German Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire dissolved in the first half of the century, with all but...

Duration:

  • 4 years (Aug 1914 — Nov 11, 1918)
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