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Outline of World War I

January 01, 1970

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to World War I:

World War I – major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918. It involved all the world's great powers,[1] which were assembled in two opposing alliances: the Allies (centred on the Triple Entente of Britain, France and Russia) and the Central Powers (originally centred on the Triple Alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy).[2] More than 70 million military personnel, including 60 million Europeans, were mobilised in one of the largest wars in history.[3][4] More than 9 million combatants were killed, largely because of great technological advances in firepower without corresponding advances in mobility. It was the sixth deadliest conflict in world history, subsequently paving the way for various political changes such as revolutions in the nations involved.[5]

Nature of World War I edit

World War I can be described as all of the following:

World War I was further characterized by the following types of warfare:

Causes of World War I edit

Main article: Causes of World War I

Long term influences leading to World War I edit

Cultural and strategic factors:

Destabilizing of the European balance of power:

Web of alliances:

Short term influences leading to World War I edit

Participants in World War I edit

World War I was fought between the Allies and the Central Powers.

The Central Powers (Triple Alliance) edit

Main article: Central Powers

The Allies (Triple Entente) edit

Main article: Allies of World War I

Main Allied countries edit

Other military allies edit

Other states that had military participation:

Nominal Allies edit

States that declared war, but had no military involvement:

Conduct of the war edit

Main article: Timeline of World War I

World War I theatres, fronts, and campaign edit

Naval campaigns of World War I edit

World War I by country edit

Central Powers edit

Allies edit

Main allies edit

Other allies edit

Nominal allies edit

World War I impact on neutral countries edit

People in World War I edit

Leaders in World War I edit

Military forces of World War I edit

Allies edit

Central powers edit

Technology during World War I edit

Main article: Technology during World War I

Equipment of World War I edit

Vehicles of World War I edit

Weapons of World War I edit

List of infantry weapons of World War I

Common military awards edit

Russian Empire edit

United States edit

United States service medals of the World Wars

British Empire edit

France and Belgium edit

Imperial Germany edit

Kingdom of Serbia edit

Austria-Hungary edit

The end of World War I edit

Aftermath of World War I edit

Main article: Aftermath of World War I

World War I-related media edit

Non-fiction edit

Fiction edit

World War I remembered edit

See also edit

Notes edit

  1. ^ Since Russia was using the Julian calendar, the date was February in Russia, but March for countries using the Gregorian calendar
  2. ^ Italy was part of the Triple Alliance (1882) with Germany and Austria-Hungary, but due to tensions declared neutrality when war broke out, and later left the alliance on May 3rd

References edit

  1. ^ Willmott 2003, pp. 10–11
  2. ^ Willmott 2003, p. 15
  3. ^ Keegan 1998, p. 8
  4. ^ Bade & Brown 2003, pp. 167–168
  5. ^ Willmott 2003, p. 307

Sources edit

  • Bade, Klaus J.; Brown, Allison (tr.) (2003). Migration in European History. The making of Europe. Oxford: Blackwell. ISBN 978-0-631-18939-8. OCLC 52695573. (translated from the German)
  • Keegan, John (1998). The First World War. Hutchinson. ISBN 978-0-09-180178-6.
  • Willmott, H.P. (2003). World War I. Dorling Kindersley. ISBN 978-0-7894-9627-0. OCLC 52541937.

Further reading edit

  • Bond, Brian. "The First World War" in C. L. Mowat, ed. The New Cambridge Modern History: Vol. XII: The Shifting Balance of World Forces 1898-1945 (2nd ed. 1968) online pp 171–208.

External links edit

  • The War to End All Wars on BBC
  • A multimedia history of World War I
  • The Heritage of the Great War, Netherlands
  • Collection of World War I Color Photographs
  • The Commonwealth War Graves Commission
  • Royal Engineers and the First World War
  • World War I : Soldiers Remembered Presented by the Washington State Library and Washington State Archives
  • The World War I Document Archive Wiki

January 01, 1970
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The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to World War I World War I major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918 It involved all the world s great powers 1 which were assembled in two opposing alliances the Allies centred on the Triple Entente of Britain France and Russia and the Central Powers originally centred on the Triple Alliance of Germany Austria Hungary and Italy 2 More than 70 million military personnel including 60 million Europeans were mobilised in one of the largest wars in history 3 4 More than 9 million combatants were killed largely because of great technological advances in firepower without corresponding advances in mobility It was the sixth deadliest conflict in world history subsequently paving the way for various political changes such as revolutions in the nations involved 5 Contents 1 Nature of World War I 2 Causes of World War I 2 1 Long term influences leading to World War I 2 2 Short term influences leading to World War I 3 Participants in World War I 3 1 The Central Powers Triple Alliance 3 2 The Allies Triple Entente 3 2 1 Main Allied countries 3 2 2 Other military allies 3 2 3 Nominal Allies 4 Conduct of the war 4 1 World War I theatres fronts and campaign 4 2 Naval campaigns of World War I 5 World War I by country 5 1 Central Powers 5 2 Allies 5 2 1 Main allies 5 2 2 Other allies 5 2 3 Nominal allies 5 3 World War I impact on neutral countries 6 People in World War I 6 1 Leaders in World War I 7 Military forces of World War I 7 1 Allies 7 2 Central powers 8 Technology during World War I 8 1 Equipment of World War I 8 1 1 Vehicles of World War I 8 1 2 Weapons of World War I 9 Common military awards 9 1 Russian Empire 9 2 United States 9 3 British Empire 9 4 France and Belgium 9 5 Imperial Germany 9 6 Kingdom of Serbia 9 7 Austria Hungary 10 The end of World War I 11 Aftermath of World War I 12 World War I related media 12 1 Non fiction 12 2 Fiction 13 World War I remembered 14 See also 15 Notes 16 References 16 1 Sources 17 Further reading 18 External linksNature of World War I editWorld War I can be described as all of the following War Total war World war World War I was further characterized by the following types of warfare Aerial warfare Armoured warfare Asymmetric warfare in some cases Attrition warfare Chemical warfare Ground warfare Modern warfare Naval warfare Submarine warfare Antisubmarine warfare Unrestricted submarine warfare Trench warfareCauses of World War I editMain article Causes of World War I Long term influences leading to World War I edit Cultural and strategic factors Imperialism Militarism Nationalism Cult of the offensive Considerations of the advantage of striking first Preventive war Destabilizing of the European balance of power Balkanization Tensions between Austria and Serbia May Overthrow Pig War Bosnian crisis Tensions between Russia and Austria Campaign in and annexation of Bosnia by Austria Hungary First Balkan War Second Balkan War Tensions between France and Germany Franco Prussian War 1870 1871 brought the establishment of a powerful and dynamic Germany causing what was seen as a displacement or unbalancing of power Tensions between the United Kingdom and Germany Naval arms race between the United Kingdom and the German Empire Tensions between Italy and Austria Annexation of Bosnia by Austria Hungary Web of alliances Diplomatic history of World War I The Central Powers Dual Alliance Germany and Austria Hungary Triple Alliance 1882 Germany Austria Hungary and Italy The Allies Franco Russian Alliance 1894 Entente Cordiale between France and the British Anglo Russian Entente of 1907 Triple Entente Treaty of London 1839 about the neutrality of Belgium German Imperial War Council of 8 December 1912 Short term influences leading to World War I edit Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria July Crisis British entry into World War I French entry into World War I German entry into World War I Japanese entry into World War IParticipants in World War I editWorld War I was fought between the Allies and the Central Powers The Central Powers Triple Alliance edit Main article Central Powers nbsp German Empire nbsp Austria Hungary nbsp Ottoman Empire nbsp Bulgaria The Allies Triple Entente edit Main article Allies of World War I Main Allied countries edit nbsp French Third Republic including colonial forces nbsp United Kingdom including colonial forces nbsp Russian Empire until March 1917 a nbsp Russian Republic March 1917 November 1917 nbsp Soviet Russia November 1917 March 1918 nbsp Kingdom of Serbia nbsp Kingdom of Italy b from May 1915 including colonial forces nbsp Kingdom of Belgium including colonial forces nbsp United States of America after April 1917 Other military allies edit Other states that had military participation nbsp Kingdom of Montenegro nbsp Empire of Japan nbsp Portuguese Republic March 1916 and after including Portuguese colonial forces nbsp Kingdom of Romania August 1916 May 1918 November 1918 nbsp Kingdom of Greece November 1916 for the Government of National Defence June 1917 for the whole country nbsp Albania nbsp Brazil October 1917 and after nbsp Armenia May 1918 and after nbsp Czechoslovakia See Czechoslovak Legions nbsp Finland October 1918 and after nbsp Nepal soldiers served under the British Indian Army nbsp Kingdom of Siam nbsp San Marino June 1915 and after nbsp Sweden June 1914 early 1916 1918 Nominal Allies edit States that declared war but had no military involvement nbsp Andorra nbsp Bolivia April 1917 and after nbsp China August 1917 and after nbsp Costa Rica May 1918 and after nbsp Cuba April 1917 and after nbsp Ecuador December 1917 and after nbsp Guatemala April 1918 and after nbsp Liberia August 1917 and after nbsp Haiti July 1918 and after nbsp Honduras July 1918 and after nbsp Nicaragua May 1918 and after nbsp Panama December 1917 and after nbsp Peru October 1917 and after nbsp Uruguay October 1917 and after Conduct of the war editMain article Timeline of World War I Allied declarations of war British propaganda during World War I Convoys in World War I German occupation of Luxembourg in World War I Roosevelt s World War I volunteers Strategic bombing during World War I German strategic bombing during World War I World War I conscription in Australia World War I naval arms race United States Navy operations during World War I Military engagements of World War I World War I theatres fronts and campaign edit South Arabia during World War I Western Front World War I Eastern Front World War I West Africa Campaign World War I East African Campaign World War I Italian Campaign World War I Sinai and Palestine Campaign Caucasus Campaign Mesopotamian Campaign Gallipoli Campaign Attacks on North America during World War I Naval campaigns of World War I edit Battle of the Atlantic 1914 1918 Adriatic Campaign of World War I Naval operations in the Dardanelles Campaign Blockade of GermanyWorld War I by country editCentral Powers edit Austria Hungary during World War I Hungary in World War I Poland during World War I Bulgaria during World War I Germany during World War I German East Africa during World War I Poland during World War I Ottoman Empire during World War I Aliyah and yishuv during World War I Armenia in World War I Western Armenia Armenians in the Ottoman Empire Armenian notables deported from Constantinople in 1915 Armenian genocide See also Armenian genocide recognition Armenian resistance 1914 1918 Administration for Western Armenia Armenian irregular units Armenian volunteer units Armenian casualties during World War I Seyfo Greek genocide Deportations of Kurds 1916 1934 Prosecution of Ottoman war criminals after World War I Allies edit Main allies edit Serbia during World War I France during World War I Summary French foreign policy and the outbreak of the First World War French Army in World War I French villages destroyed in the First World War Russia during World War I food shortages in the major urban centres and poor morale due to lost battles and heavy losses sustained brought about civil unrest which led to the February Revolution the abdication of the Tsar and the end of the Russian Empire Russian Revolution 1917 end of Imperial Russia February Revolution Russian Provisional Government October Revolution beginning of the Soviet Union Poland during World War I Finland during World War I Grand Duchy of Finland Finnish Declaration of Independence Ukraine during World War I British Empire during World War I United Kingdom during World War I Australia during World War I Australian women during World War I India in World War I Canada during World War I Newfoundland during World War I New Zealand in World War I South Africa in World War I South African Overseas Expeditionary Force Southern Rhodesia in World War I Hong Kong during World War I Italy in World War I United States in World War I Puerto Ricans in World War I Other allies edit Albania during World War I Brazil during World War I Czechoslovaks in World War I Czechoslovak Legions Greece during World War I Japan during World War I Montenegro during World War I Nepal during World War I Portugal during World War I Romania during World War I Siam during World War I San Marino during World War I Nominal allies edit Andorra during World War I Bolivia during World War I China during World War I Costa Rica during World War I Cuba during World War I Ecuador during World War I Guatemala during World War I Liberia during World War I Haiti during World War I Honduras during World War I Panama during World War I Peru during World War I Uruguay during World War I World War I impact on neutral countries edit Norway in World War I Espionage in Norway during World War I Mexico in World War I Ireland and World War I Montserrat in World War I Spain in World War I Switzerland during the World Wars Vietnam during World War I Afghanistan received a German diplomatic mission trying to convince it to act against the British in India Argentina Ally to US by treaty see ABC countries for more information Bhutan Chile Ally to US by treaty see ABC countries for more information Colombia Denmark Traded with both sides El Salvador Ethiopian Empire received a German diplomatic mission trying to convince it to act against the British in Africa Liechtenstein Had a customs and monetary union with Austria Hungary Luxembourg Never declared war on the Central Powers despite being invaded and occupied by Germany Mongolia Mexico Declined an alliance with Germany see Zimmermann Telegram An ally to the United States by treaty see ABC countries Netherlands An ally of the United Kingdom by treaty Traded with both sides Norway Gave naval assistance to the United Kingdom Paraguay Persia Occupied by British and Russian troops Spain Also treaty bound ally to the United Kingdom Sweden during World War I Financially supported Germany Switzerland Switzerland did declare a state of siege Venezuela Supplied the Allies with oil People in World War I editLeaders in World War I edit Allied leaders of World War I Leaders of the Central Powers of World War IMilitary forces of World War I editAllies edit List of formations of the United States Army during World War I List of American aero squadrons List of Australian divisions in World War I List of British armies in World War I List of British corps in World War I List of British divisions in World War I British Land Units of the First World War Royal Flying Corps List of Canadian divisions in World War I List of French armies in World War I List of Indian divisions in World War I List of Italian armies in World War I Imperial Russian Army formations and units 1914 List of Russian armies in World War I Royal Serbian Army Central powers edit Austro Hungarian Armed Forces German Army German Empire Field armies of Germany in World War I List of Imperial German infantry regiments LuftstreitkrafteTechnology during World War I editMain article Technology during World War I Equipment of World War I edit Vehicles of World War I edit List of military aircraft of Central Powers in WWI List of military aircraft of Entente Powers in WWI List of aircraft of the Royal Flying Corps List of aircraft of the Royal Naval Air Service List of military aircraft of Germany Weapons of World War I edit List of infantry weapons of World War I British Army uniform and equipment in World War I Chemical weapons in World War I List of German weapons of World War I Romanian military equipment of World War ICommon military awards editRussian Empire edit Cross of St George Order of St George Order of Saint Vladimir Order of Saint Anna United States edit United States service medals of the World Wars American Campaign Medal Air Medal Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal Bronze Star Distinguished Flying Cross European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal Medal of Honor Silver Star World War I Victory Medal British Empire edit Air Force Cross from June 1918 Distinguished Flying Cross Military Cross Military Medal Order of the Bath Order of the British Empire Victoria Cross 1914 Star France and Belgium edit Commemorative war medal Croix de Guerre Dardanelles campaign medal Orient campaign medal Imperial Germany edit House Order of Hohenzollern Iron Cross Order of the Red Eagle Pour le Merite also known as the Blue Max Kingdom of Serbia edit Order of Karađorđe s Star Austria Hungary edit Military Order of Maria Theresa Military Merit CrossThe end of World War I editArmistice of Salonica September 29 1918 surrender of Bulgaria Armistice of Mudros October 30 1918 surrender of the Ottoman Empire Armistice of Villa Giusti November 3 1918 surrender of Austria Hungary Armistice with Germany November 11 1918 surrender of GermanyAftermath of World War I editMain article Aftermath of World War I World War I reparations Dissolution of the Austro Hungarian Empire into several successor states Czechoslovakia Yugoslavia First Republic of Austria Hungarian Democratic Republic Second Polish Republic Cession by Austria Hungary of Transylvania and Bukovina to Romania Cession by Austria Hungary of the southern half of the County of Tyrol and Trieste to Italy Establishment of the First Republic of Armenia Further Balkanization World War II World War I was one of the main causes of World War IIWorld War I related media editList of books about World War I List of World War I films World War I in literature World War I in popular culture Non fiction edit Germany s Aims in the First World War Fiction edit Fiction based on World War IWorld War I remembered editWorld War I reenactment WWI memorials World War I Memorial Berwick Pennsylvania World War I Memorial Atlantic City New Jersey World War I Memorial East Providence Rhode Island WWI veteransSee also edit nbsp History portal Timeline of World War I Opposition to World War I Outline of war Outline of World War IINotes edit Since Russia was using the Julian calendar the date was February in Russia but March for countries using the Gregorian calendar Italy was part of the Triple Alliance 1882 with Germany and Austria Hungary but due to tensions declared neutrality when war broke out and later left the alliance on May 3rdReferences edit Willmott 2003 pp 10 11 Willmott 2003 p 15 Keegan 1998 p 8 Bade amp Brown 2003 pp 167 168 Willmott 2003 p 307 Sources edit Bade Klaus J Brown Allison tr 2003 Migration in European History The making of Europe Oxford Blackwell ISBN 978 0 631 18939 8 OCLC 52695573 translated from the German Keegan John 1998 The First World War Hutchinson ISBN 978 0 09 180178 6 Willmott H P 2003 World War I Dorling Kindersley ISBN 978 0 7894 9627 0 OCLC 52541937 Further reading editBond Brian The First World War in C L Mowat ed The New Cambridge Modern History Vol XII The Shifting Balance of World Forces 1898 1945 2nd ed 1968 online pp 171 208 External links editWorld War I at Wikipedia s sister projects nbsp Definitions from Wiktionary nbsp Media from Commons nbsp News from Wikinews nbsp Quotations from Wikiquote nbsp Texts from Wikisource nbsp Textbooks from Wikibooks nbsp Resources from Wikiversity The War to End All Wars on BBC WWI Service Questionnaires at Gettysburg College A multimedia history of World War I The Heritage of the Great War Netherlands Collection of World War I Color Photographs The Commonwealth War Graves Commission Royal Engineers Museum Royal Engineers and the First World War World War I Soldiers Remembered Presented by the Washington State Library and Washington State Archives The World War I Document Archive Wiki Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Outline of World War I amp oldid 1218765882, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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