The First World War
The First World War, often called the Great War, began in July nineteen fourteen and lasted until November nineteen eighteen. It was one of the most devastating conflicts in human history, involving many nations and causing widespread destruction. The war started due to a complex web of alliances, militarism, imperialism, and nationalism, with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria acting as the immediate trigger. The war was fought between two main groups: the Central Powers and the Allied Powers. The Central Powers included Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria. On the other side, the Allied Powers consisted of countries like Britain, France, Russia, Italy, Japan, and later the United States. Each side fought for its interests, making the war a global conflict. Afghanistan remained neutral during the war but played a strategic role due to its location. The British, who controlled neighboring India, were concerned that Afghanistan might side...