The following is a detailed description of the two world wars, including the time, the belligerents, the fuse, the main battles and impacts, etc
1. The First World War.
Time: World War I broke out on July 28, 1914, lasted four years, and ended on November 11, 1918.
Belligerents: The main belligerents include Austria-Hungary, Germany, Italy, France, Great Britain, **, etc.
Fuse: The events in Sarajevo were the trigger for World War I. The assassination of the Austro-Hungarian Crown Prince Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo by the Serbian youth Gavrillo Princip led to the declaration of war by Austria-Hungary on Serbia, which led to the First World War.
Major Battles: The main battles of World War I include the Battle of the Marne, the Battle of Verdun, the Battle of the Somme, etc. These battles were known for their brutality and large-scale **, in which the British lost 60,000 men in a single day at the Battle of the Somme.
Impact: World War I was one of the most devastating wars in European history, with more than 30 countries participating in the war and $340 billion in direct economic losses. The war led to a change in the political landscape of Europe, with revolutions and social unrest and political crises in countries such as Germany and Austria-Hungary. In addition, the First World War also contributed to the development of national liberation movements and the adjustment of international relations.
II. World War II
When: World War II began on September 1, 1939 and ended on September 2, 1945.
Belligerents: The main belligerents include the Axis powers such as Germany, Italy, and Japan, as well as the anti-fascist allies such as the Soviet Union, the United States, the United Kingdom, and China.
Fuse: The trigger for World War II was the German invasion of Poland. On September 1, 1939, Germany launched a full-scale attack on Poland, which led to the rapid collapse of Poland. Subsequently, Britain and France declared war on Germany, and World War II officially began.
Major Battles: The major battles of World War II include the Battle of Stalingrad, the Normandy landings, the Battle of Midway, etc. These battles had a decisive impact on the course and outcome of the war. For example, the Battle of Stalingrad was a turning point in the Soviet-German war, in which Germany suffered serious losses.
Impact: World War II was one of the largest and most far-reaching wars in human history. The war caused a large amount of human and property damage, directly involving more than 60 countries and indirectly involving more than 80 countries. After the end of the war, the political landscape of the world changed dramatically, the United States and the Soviet Union became two superpowers, and the world entered the Cold War period. In addition, the Second World War also contributed to the development of national liberation movements and socialist movements on a global scale.