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Introduction to World War I

Gilad James, PhD

出版	Gilad James Mystery School
主題	History / United States / 21st Century
ISBN	79217418439787921741847
URL	http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=Tx_AEAAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋

World War I, also known as the Great War, was a global conflict that lasted from 1914 to 1918. It was fought between the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and other smaller nations) and the Allied Powers (Great Britain, France, Russia, and other smaller nations). The war began after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary, an event that triggered a series of alliances, tensions, and mobilizations among the major European powers. The war was characterized by new technologies and tactics, including the use of machine guns, planes, tanks, and chemical weapons. It resulted in millions of casualties and enormous social and economic changes across the globe. The Treaty of Versailles, which ended the war, imposed harsh penalties on Germany and other Central Powers, setting the stage for another major conflict in the next decades. The legacy of World War I has been felt throughout the 20th century and beyond, shaping politics, diplomacy, and culture in numerous ways.