🌍 World War I was a global conflict involving over 60 million soldiers.
🔥 The origins of World War I can be traced back to the Franco-German war in 1871.
⚔️ Germany's desire for industrial and economic advancement led to alliances and colonization efforts, while France formed alliances to counter German aggression.
🌍 World War I begins with the rise of German military power and the formation of the Triple Entente.
🔫 A nationalist assassinates the heir to the Austrian throne, sparking accusations and declarations of war.
💥 Germany's plan to attack France by bypassing their Eastern defenses leads to the invasion of Luxembourg and Belgium.
🌍 The German army fails in their plan to surround the French army and focuses on capturing strategic ports.
⚔️ Belgium is unable to resist the German advance, but the blocked ports are opened to flood the enemy columns.
🔁 German troops are sent to the Eastern Front to support Austria-Hungary against the Russian offensive.
🗺️ The Ottoman Empire joins the war, creating new fronts in the Caucasus, Sinai, and Kuwait.
➡️ To weaken the Ottoman Empire, Britain supports an Arab rebellion by promising them independence in the liberated lands.
➡️ Italy declares war on Austria-Hungary in hopes of gaining new territory.
➡️ Japan enters the war against Germany and captures its colonies in the Pacific and China.
🌍 World War I was marked by battles in the air, the use of toxic gases, and difficult conditions for surviving soldiers.
⚓️ Germany focused on naval warfare in British waters, sinking ships.
💣 Both sides used toxic gases, causing significant casualties.
🌍 World War I was a global conflict that involved multiple countries and alliances.
💣 Germany made significant advancements and approached Paris, but French counterattacks led to German retreat.
🏛️ The war ended with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, which imposed harsh conditions on Germany and its allies.
💥 The army is disbanded and the colonies are divided among the Allies.
🗺️ Germany loses about 15% of its territory in France, Belgium, Denmark, and Poland.
🚀 Germany's industry remains intact and ready for recovery.
⚔️ Germany harbors a desire for revenge due to the imposed occupation.