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The Serbs, Croatians, Bosniaks, Albanians, and Macedonians were some of the ethnic groups and countries who fought these wars. Crimes committed against people and acts of ethnic cleansing were common cause of these wars. The wars in the area also contributed to political and economic instability. The battles increased Balkan tensions and contributed to the start of World War I. (Grigor, 2023) -
When Archduke Franz Ferdinand, supposed successor to the Austro-Hungarian monarchy, and his wife Sophie paid a visit to the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo, a teenage Serbian revolutionary shot him, which started the beginning of World War I of 1914 to 1918.The assassination served as a trigger for the start of World War I, as Austria-Hungary's declaration of war against Serbia set off a series of alliances and war declarations among the major European nations.(Greenspan, 2014) -
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand started World War 1, a global conflict that lasted from 1914 until 1918. It involved the use of new, deadly technologies, with terrible casualties on both sides. With the fall of the Central Powers and the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, which served as the trigger for the Second World War, the war came to a conclusion. This imposed harsh penalties on Germany. (Stower, 2023) -
Two significant conflicts between the Allies and the Ottoman Empire were the Battles of Gallipoli and the Somme. It was primarily British and French forces, and the German Empire. The Allied forces lost the Battle of Gallipoli, while both sides suffered serious casualties in the Battle of the Somme. Both the Ottoman Empire and the Western Front war came to an end as a result of these battles.(Museums, 2023) -
On May 7, 1915, a German submarine torpedoed the Lusitania, a British ocean liner, during World War I. It drowned in 18 minutes while carrying more than 1,900 passengers and crew, including 128 Americans. As a result of the widespread condemnation of the sinking as an act of indiscriminate violence against civilians, new safety precautions, such lifeboat exercises for ships sailing through combat zones, were implemented. (historycom, 2009) -
In World War I, the German and French armies engaged in combat at the Battle of Verdun from February to December 1916. The French soldiers, under the command of General Philippe Pétain, fought valiantly to hold their position as the Germans attempted to breach the French defensive line and seize the town of Verdun. The Germans did, however, make some progress, but ultimately they were unable to accomplish their goals, and the battle came to a stalemate.(Museums, 2023) -
During World War I, German Foreign Minister Arthur Zimmermann sent a secret telegram to the German ambassador in Mexico known as The Zimmermann Note. In the event that Mexico went to war with the US, it called for an alliance between Germany and Mexico, providing military support as well as the restitution of any areas that the US had taken. It is seen as a diplomatic disaster for Germany and contributed to a clear shift in American public sentiment against Germany. (National Archives, 2022) -
During the early 20th century, A Revolution had started in Russia. Tsar Nicholas II was overthrown in 1917, and the Soviet Union was founded in 1923. Widespread discontent with the monarchy, economic hardship, and revolutionary ideas supported by Bolshevik leaders served as its driving forces. A provisional government was established after the monarchy fell, but it was unable to meet the needs of the populace. (Brodsky, 2023) -
Up until the Zimmerman Telegram revealed a German plot to induce Mexico to declare war, President Woodrow Wilson kept the United States entered World War I until 1917. The American military was enlisted to fight on the Western Front after Congress declared war on Germany. When Germany was defeated and the Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1918, the war came to an end, paving the way for the United States to assume its position as a leading superpower. (Museums, 2023) -
In 1917, due to a combination of military, economic, and political factors, Russia withdrew from the First World War. discouraged and unable to fight, the Russian army's soldiers were suffering heavy losses and a lack of supplies. The Bolshevik Revolution made the nation less able to fight because it was already dealing with economic hardships and social unrest. In the end, Russia's participation in the war came to an end when they ratified the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk in 1918. (history, 2023) -
During World War I, the Central Powers and the Allied Forces engaged in the Battle of Chateau-Thierry. The Germans launched a significant offensive, but despite suffering significant losses, American forces were able to hold their position. The conflict was a major victory for the United States and served as a testament to its military prowess on a global scale. It helped tilt the balance of the war in the Allies' favor. (history, 2023) -
On the Western Front in France, a significant battle known as the Battle of Argonne took place during the First World War. One of the bloodiest battles of the war, it was a part of the larger Meuse-Argonne Offensive. It saw the application of novel strategies like the rolling barrage and the use of novel weapons like tanks and flamethrowers. The battle, which the Allies won handily, is regarded as a turning point in the conflict. (Commission ABM, 2023) -
An armistice is an agreement between opposing sides to put an end to hostilities and hold peace negotiations. In order to negotiate a long-term treaty, there is a brief halt to warfare. It has been employed in numerous conflicts, especially World War I, which it helped to end. Armistice does not, however, ensure the end of the fight; if talks break down, violence can resume. (Museum, N, 2023) -
After months of negotiations between the Allies and Germany, the Treaty of Versailles was finally agreed upon on June 28, 1919. Germany was heavily punished, held accountable for beginning the war, and forced to make major amends to the Allies. In order to assure international cooperation and stop future wars, it also established the League of Nations. (history.com, 2023) -
On November 15, 1920, the League of Nations carried out its first meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, with participation from 42 member states. The primary goals were to create a framework for resolving disputes peacefully, advance disarmament, ensure international collaboration, and enhance living and working conditions. The League of Nations Covenant, outlining the organization's objectives and guiding principles, was signed. (Geneva UN, 2023)