The First World War (1914-1918)

The First World War (WWI) lasted from 1914 to 1918. Key facts: • Triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand • Britain fought alongside France, Russia, and later the USA against Germany and Austria-Hungary • Trench warfare on the Western Front • Enormous casualties — about 2 million British and Empire troops killed or wounded • Led to the break-up of empires (Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian) • Women entered the workforce in large numbers • Women over 30 gained the vote in 1918