World War 1 Report
World War I also known as the First World War was a global war centered in Europe that began on 28th July 1914 and lasted until 11th November 1918. The war lasted exactly four years, three months and 14 days. Before World War II began in 1939.
How Did World War 1 Start:
The immediate cause was the assassination of Franz Ferdinand, the archduke of Austria-Hungary. His death at the hands of Gavrilo Princip a Serbian nationalist with ties to the secretive military group known as the Black Hand propelled the major European military powers towards war.
Who Fought in World War 1:
The Allies included Britain, France, Russia, Italy and the United States. These countries fought against the Central Powers which included Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria. Archduke Ferdinand, of Austria-Hungary, was assassinated by a Serb on June 28, 1914.
Where did the World War 1 take place:
The World War 1 took place in these countries Europe, Africa, Middle East and Asia.
How Many Soldiers died in World War 1:
Over 37 million soldiers were dead, over 16 million deaths and 20 million wounded, ranking it among the deadliest conflicts in human history. The total number of deaths includes about 10 million military personnel and about 7 million civilians.
