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World War I (1914–1918) was a global conflict primarily involving Europe, sparked by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary on June 28, 1914. This event triggered a series of alliances and tensions that led to a war between the Allied Powers (including Britain, France, Russia, and later the U.S.) and the Central Powers (led by Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire).
The war was characterized by trench warfare, new military technology (such as tanks, poison gas, and machine guns), and massive casualties. The Western Front, mainly in France and Belgium, became infamous for its brutal stalemates. The Eastern Front saw more movement but was equally devastating.
The U.S. entered the war in 1917, helping turn the tide in favor of the Allies. The war ended on November 11, 1918, with an armistice, and was formally concluded with the Treaty of Versailles in 1919. The treaty imposed heavy reparations on Germany, sowing the seeds for World War II.
The war changed the world politically, socially, and technologically, leading to the fall of empires and the redrawing of national borders. It was meant to be "the war to end all wars"—but history had other plans.
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