By August, Europe was divided. The (led by Germany and Austria-Hungary) faced off against the Allied Powers (France, Britain, and Russia). The Illusion of a Quick War
This stalemate birthed the Western Front: a 450-mile line of trenches stretching from the Swiss border to the North Sea. For the next three years, the war of movement became a war of attrition. Millions lived in mud and filth, facing new, terrifying technologies like tanks, airplanes, poison gas, and heavy artillery. A World at War Short History of the First World War (Short His...
The Ottoman Empire joined the Central Powers, leading to famous campaigns like Gallipoli and the exploits of Lawrence of Arabia. By August, Europe was divided
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