World War I: The War That Changed Everything
WWI (1914–1918) shattered the old world order, ended four empires, killed 20 million people, and created the conditions for WWII. Understanding its causes, conduct, and consequences is essential for comprehending the 20th century.
Topics Covered
Causes and Alliances
The alliance system, nationalism, imperialism, and militarism that ignited the war.
Trench Warfare
Life in the trenches, No Man's Land, new weapons, and the stalemate on the Western Front.
Key Events and Turning Points
From Sarajevo to Yorktown — the assassination, US entry, and the armistice.
Legacy and Peace
The Treaty of Versailles, the League of Nations, and seeds of WWII.