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World War I (WatchMojo Series)
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Ages: 13 - 18
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The assassination of the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, was simply the straw that broke the camel's back. Though his death in 1914 is credited with sparking the First World War, the climate in Europe and throughout the... world leading up to his murder made this battle inevitable. What was meant to simply be a limited skirmish between two countries ended up impacting the entire world. A tangled web of alliances and colonies would ultimately decide the two sides of the war, with the Allies fighting the Central Powers. In Part 1 of our series on WWI, WatchMojo.com explores how and why the First World War began. (2:16)
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October 11, 2012 at 05:41 PM
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Ages: 13 - 18
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Though they may seem primitive today, the weapons and technology used during World War I completely revolutionized the way wars were fought. These weapons and technologies also had a significant impact on the outcome of the war. From the use of machi...ne guns and bolt-action rifles, to the popularization of grenades, poison gas and finally tanks, World War I set the stage for all wars that followed it. This war also helped troubleshoot many of the problems with these technologies, helping streamline warfare for years to come. In Part 6 of our series on WWI, WatchMojo.com learns more about the weapons and technology used during the First World War. (1:59)
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October 12, 2012 at 02:20 AM
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Ages: 13 - 18
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Various events are considered instrumental in ending the conflict of the First World War. One such effort was Great Britain’s naval blockade of Germany, which limited the Germans’ access to food and materials. Meanwhile, conditions and morale in Russ...ia continued to worsen, until finally the Bolshevik Party came to power and promised to pull the Russians out of the war. A boost of manpower to the Allies from the United States, along with the eventual signing of treaties and armistices, helped finally lead to the end of fighting. In Part 3 of our series on WWI, WatchMojo.com finds out how World War I finally drew to a close. (2:46)
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October 12, 2012 at 02:09 AM
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Ages: 13 - 18
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Signed five years to the day after the Archduke Ferdinand’s assassination, the Treaty of Versailles effectively ended the state of war between Germany and the Allies. One of the most important stipulations in this treaty was that Germany accepts all ...responsibility for causing the war. Because of this, the country was also forced to cede territory and pay reparations. Some considered the treaty too strict, while others felt it was too lenient. In Part 4 of our series on WWI, WatchMojo.com learns more about the Treaty of Versailles, which is widely considered the most important and controversial document of the twentieth century. (3:06)
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October 12, 2012 at 02:25 AM
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Ages: 13 - 18
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After the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne was assassinated in 1914, it was only a matter of months before war broke out. In an effort to exert control over the Balkans, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. This battle was meant to be a limited... one; however, a web of alliances and colonies that spread internationally led to the involvement of practically the entire world. Ultimately, the Allies would be fighting the Central Powers in a war that would directly involve approximately 63 million across the globe. In Part 2 of our series on WWI, WatchMojo.com finds out who was fighting whom during the First World War. (3:42)
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October 11, 2012 at 05:46 PM
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Ages: 13 - 18
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As a direct result of the First World War, over 16 million people across the world lost their lives. Aside from this massive loss of life, the world felt the aftermath of the war in their pockets, with national economies taking a big hit. Women had j...oined the workforce during the war, and decided to stay there once the fighting was over. And finally, political lines were redrawn, making the world a very different place than it had been prior to the battle. In Part 5 of our series on WWI, WatchMojo.com explores this and other lasting effects of the war. (3:00)
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October 11, 2012 at 05:34 PM
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