World war 1(also called the Great War) was a large scale conflict involving many different European powers and the USA and the Russian Empire. It is known as a “World” war as many European powers had colonies across the world and these colonies became involved in the war. The conflict lasted from 1914-1918.$^1$

It had two sides, the Central Powers/Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente. The Triple Alliance consisted of, mainly, Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Turkey. The Triple Entente consisted of, mainly, France, UK, Russia, Italy$^a$, and Japan.$^1$

$^a$ See Italy page.