The Synthesis of "WWI"

An overview of World War I (1914-1918), the global conflict that reshaped nations, societies, and the very nature of warfare forever.

A concise overview of the 1914 Battle of Tannenberg, a decisive German victory on the Eastern Front that had a profound impact on World War I.

A look into the Battle of Verdun, the longest and one of the bloodiest battles of WWI, symbolizing the brutal nature of trench warfare.

A look into the Austro-Hungarian Empire (1867-1918), a multinational power in Central Europe whose collapse reshaped the continent.

An overview of the German Empire (1871-1918), from its unification under Bismarck to its rise as a world power and its eventual collapse after WWI.

An overview of the two brutal conflicts in 1912-1913 that ended Ottoman rule in the Balkans and set the stage for World War I.

Explore German Expressionism, the influential post-WWI film movement known for its distorted visuals, psychological horror, and lasting impact on cinema.

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914, an event that directly triggered the outbreak of World War I.

An overview of World War II (1939-1945), the deadliest global conflict in history that reshaped modern politics, technology, and society.

An explainer on the 1898 conflict that ended Spain's empire in the Americas and marked the rise of the United States as a global power.