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World War I, which lasted from 1914 until 1918, introduced the world to the horrors of trench warfare and lethal new technologies such as poison gas and tanks. The result was some of the most...
8 Events that Led to World War I. Imperialism, nationalistic pride and mutual alliances all played a part in building tensions that would erupt into war.
World War I, international conflict that in 1914–18 embroiled most of the nations of Europe along with Russia, the U.S., the Middle East, and other regions. It led to the fall of four great imperial dynasties and, in its destabilization of European society, laid the groundwork for World War II.
Use this Timeline of World War I to find out how the war played out—from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand to the armistice in 1918.
This World War I timeline of battles outlines the most important engagements of the 1914‑1918 war, from the first Battle of Mons to the final 1918 armistice.
Events January 2 Eastern: The Russian offensive in the Carpathians begins. It will continue until April 12. January 4–11 Middle Eastern, Persian: Ottomans occupy Urmia and Tabriz by surprise. January 18 Politics: Japan attempts to impose its Twenty-One Demands on neutral China. January 18–19 African, East African: Battle of Jassin.
When did World War I begin? What countries were involved? When did it end? This page provides a brief summary of the important events and battles of the war, from the start of the conflict through the peace treaties.
Timeline of significant events related to World War I, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in 1914 to major battles during the war, including the series of final confrontations on the Western Front in 1918 known as the battles of the Meuse-Argonne.