What if WW1 went on longer?

The death toll would have been much higher. It’s likely that German forces would have collapsed even more drastically than they did, allied armies would have stormed across German borders with a vengeance and the cities of western Germany would have been ravaged as they were in WWII but from the ground, not the air.

Why did WW1 end in 1919?

World War I was known as the “war to end all wars” because of the great slaughter and destruction it caused. Unfortunately, the peace treaty that officially ended the conflict—the Treaty of Versailles of 1919—forced punitive terms on Germany that destabilized Europe and laid the groundwork for World War II.

Would Germany have won WW1 if the US didn’t enter?

No. Germany would not have won the war. The US was supplying the allies with large amounts of equipment and resources. It is likely Britain and France could have won the war without US troops.

How was World War One Won?

The Allies won World War I after four years of combat and the deaths of some 8.5 million soldiers as a result of battle wounds or disease. Read more about the Treaty of Versailles. In many ways, the peace treaty that ended World War I set the stage for World War II.

How many died on the last day of ww1?

Historian Joseph Persico estimated the total dead, wounded and missing on all sides on the final day was 10,900.

How did Germany last so long in ww1?

At the outbreak of the war Germany’s army was well-trained and had over 4 million soldiers, and would prove a difficult opponent on the battlefields of Europe. Its army is what helped Germany last through the miserable 4 years of fighting on the Western and Eastern Fronts of the war.

Why did ww2 last so long?

World War 2 began in 1939 as Germany invaded Poland. It ended in 1945 after Japan officially surrendered. The war lasted for 6 years. The war lasted so long simply because it wasn’t just a war between two countries, it was a ‘Word War’ for a reason as it involved the majority of the worlds super powers at the time.

When did WWI officially end?

The exact date of the war’s end is also not universally agreed upon. It was generally accepted at the time that the war ended with the armistice of 14 August 1945 (V-J Day), rather than the formal surrender of Japan, which was on 2 September 1945 that officially ended the war in Asia.

What were the 3 main causes of WW1?

The 3 major causes of WW1 were:-. – Nationalism (pride in ones country) – Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

What happened after WW1 ended?

World War I was known as the “war to end all wars” because of the great slaughter and destruction it caused. Unfortunately, the peace treaty that officially ended the conflict—the Treaty of Versailles of 1919—forced punitive terms on Germany that destabilized Europe and laid the groundwork for World War II.

What are facts about World War 1?

Here are some facts about World War 1. World War 1 began on July 28, 1914 and lasted until November 11, 1918. Differences in foreign policies were to blame, although the immediate cause was the assassination of Austria’s Archduke Ferdinand.