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First World War (1914–1918)

A war triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, fought between the Allied and Central Powers.

Key facts

Triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand on 28 June 1914.
Fought between the Allied and Central Powers; ended 11am, 11 November 1918.
Battle of the Somme (1916) caused about 60,000 British casualties on its first day alone.

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