When Was the 1St World War

What was the main cause of World War I? World War I began after the assassination of Austrian archduke Franz Ferdinand by South Slav nationalist Gavrilo Princip on June 28, 1914. Read more about why the Balkans became the “powder keg of Europe.”

How did the 1st world war start?

What was the main cause of World War I? World War I began after the assassination of Austrian archduke Franz Ferdinand by South Slav nationalist Gavrilo Princip on June 28, 1914. Read more about why the Balkans became the “powder keg of Europe.”

What year did World war 1 and 2 start?

The term is usually reserved for two major international conflicts that occurred during the first half of the 20th century: World War I (1914–1918) and World War II (1939–1945).

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

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