When did World War I begin?

Key Points

• 1914 marks the beginning of World War I.
• World War I, also known as the Great War, began on 28th July 1914 and lasted until 11th November 1918.
• The war was triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, which led to a complex web of alliances and conflicts among the world's great powers.
• It involved many of the world's nations, including the major powers of Europe, and was one of the deadliest conflicts in history.
• The war saw unprecedented levels of destruction and loss of life, and it significantly altered the political landscape of the world.

Additional Information

• The Treaty of Versailles, signed on 28th June 1919, officially ended the state of war between Germany and the Allied Powers.
• The war led to significant political changes, including the fall of empires such as the Austro-Hungarian, Ottoman, Russian, and German empires.
• It also paved the way for major geopolitical changes and laid the groundwork for World War II.
• Technological and industrial advancements during the war had a profound impact on warfare strategies and tactics.
• The war also saw the use of trench warfare, chemical weapons, and significant developments in military aviation.