20. Jahrhundert: 1914-1945 | Erster Weltkrieg
The First World War 1914-1918
Sarajevo 1914: The assassination of Franz Ferdinand, the Austro-Hungarian heir to the throne, is the starting shot for the First World War. At the beginning, enthusiasm for war is great, while the ever-present peace movement is too weak. With the certainty of victory, German soldiers go to war against the forces of the Entente. But soon the horrors of the battles on the Eastern and Western fronts become apparent. Trench and gas warfare demoralize the troops. The British sea blockade leads to starvation at home. The USA’s entry into the war in 1917 finally decides the war - against Germany. The empire is at an end. The November Revolution leads to the proclamation of the Republic and the Emperor’s abdication.
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