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Old World History.History (General).
in the trenches World War I, 1914-1918.

A World Undone: The Story of the Great War, 1914-1918
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Participants in World War IParticipating Nations In the First World War, four Central Powers nations fought twenty-four Allied nations.
Military Casualties by Nation
Europe in 1914Europe in 1914 Although World War I did not officially begin until July 28, 1914, the fires that sparked it had been burning since the early 1800's. Peoples controlled by rulers who often did not even speak their language were developing nationalist feelings. Powerful nations were allied together to advance their own aims. Competition for colonies, resources and access to trade routes was often fierce.
The Western Front in 1914The Western Front in 1914 On August 2, 1914, German troops moved into Luxembourg, and on August 4 they invaded Belgium. The Allies sent British and French troops to help the Belgians, and the German advance was effectively stopped at the First of the Marne (September 6-9), ending Germany's chances for a quick victory.
The Eastern Front in 1914The Eastern Front in 1914 In August 1914, Russian forces moved in East Prussia, where they were met and defeated by Germans under retired general Paul von Hindenburg. In the south, Austria-Hungary failed in three attempts to invade Serbia.
The Balkan Region in 1914The Balkan Region in 1914 On August 2, 1914, the Ottoman Empire signed a secret treaty with Germany. In the last days of October, Turkish warships bombarded Russian ports on the Black Sea. France, Great Britain and Russia then declared war on the Ottoman Empire.
The Austro-Italian Front in the First World WarThe Austro-Italian Front in the First World War In 1915, Italy signed the secret Treaty of London with France, Great Britain and Russia, agreeing to joing the Allies in exchange for land in Europe and Africa. Italy declared war on Austria-Hungary that same year, and on Germany in 1916.
The Rhineland After VersaillesThe Rhineland After Versailles The Treaty of Versailles gave parts of the Rhineland to France and Belgium, and granted some autonomy to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
Danzig and the Polish CorridorDanzig and the Polish Corridor Danzig was the natural port of Poland and of the Vistula River Basin, and had been for many centuries outside the political frontiers of Germany. Claimed by Germany during World War I, it was returned to Poland after the war.
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