World War I

Definition

A major global conflict that took place from 1914 to 1918 involving many world powers divided into two opposing alliances - The Allies (including UK, France and Russia) and The Central Powers (including Germany and Austria-Hungary).

Related terms

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand: This event triggered WWI when Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was assassinated by Serbian nationalist Gavrilo Princip.

Trench Warfare: A type of combat used extensively in WWI where soldiers fought from deep trenches dug across battlefields.

Treaty of Versailles: The peace treaty that officially ended WWI. It held Germany responsible for the war and imposed heavy penalties.