30 Amazing World War I Facts & Summary You Never Believe
World War I is also known as The Great War, was a global war originating in Europe. In the early 20th century a growing spirit of nationalism created tension among European countries nations sought to protect themselves through complex alliances. These included the Triple Alliance of Germany, Italy, and Austria which opposed the Triple Entente of France, England, and Russia. The Triple Alliance countries are also referred to as the central powers. These two sets of allies would confront each other in the First World War. In June 1914 the Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist, immediately the alliance system pulled the major European powers into war.Austria declared war against Serbia believing that the Nationalists could be easily crushed. German...