First World War is one of the most enduring and important wars in history, which is characterized by enormous bloodshed.It flows more than four years, it is interesting that it was attended by thirty-three countries (87% of the world's population), who had at the time sovereignty.
the First World War (start date - June 28, 1914) gave impetus to the formation of two blocks: the Entente (Britain, Russia, France) and the Triple Alliance (Italy, Germany, Austria).The war began as a result of the uneven development of the capitalist system in the stage of imperialism, as well as due to the Anglo-German conflict.
reasons for the outbreak of World War II are the following:
1.Krizis world economy.
2. The discrepancy between the interests of Russia, Germany, Serbia, and the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Greece and Bulgaria.
Russia sought to gain access to the seas, England - weaken Turkey and Germany and France - to return to Lorraine and Alsace, in turn, Germany had the goal to take over Europe and the Middle East, Austria-Hungary - to control the movement of vessels at sea, and Italy - receptiondomination in the South of Europe and in the Mediterranean Sea.
As stated above, it is assumed that the beginning of the First World War accounts at 28 June 1914, when Serbia killed the heir to the throne Franz.Interested in Junction war Germany incited the Hungarian government to present an ultimatum to Serbia, which allegedly infringe on its sovereignty.This ultimatum has coincided with the massive strikes in St. Petersburg.It was here came the French President to push for war Russia.In turn, Russia advises Serbia to fulfill the ultimatum, but already on July 15 Austria declared war on Serbia was.This was the beginning of the First World War.
At the same time mobilization was declared in Russia , but Germany demanded repeal the measures.But the tsarist government refused to comply with this requirement, so the July 21 Germany has declared war Russia.
in the coming days into the war come the main European states.Since July 18, the war enters France - the main ally of Russia and then England declared war on Germany.Italy has considered it necessary to declare neutrality.
can say that the war instantly becomes a pan-European, and later the world.
the First World War can be characterized by an attack of German troops in the army of France.In response, Russia enters the two armies in an offensive to capture East Prussia.This attack began successfully for 7 August, the Russian army won the battle of Gumbinemom.Soon, however, Russian army was trapped and was crushed by the Germans.So the best part was destroyed by the Russian army.The remainder was forced to retreat under the pressure of the enemy.It should be noted that these events have helped the French defeat the Germans in battle on the river.Marne.
It should be noted the role of Galicia in battle during the war.In 1914 there were Gilitsii major battle between the Austrian and Russian units.The battle was twenty-one days.At first, the Russian army is very difficult to withstand the pressure of the enemy, but soon the troops went on the offensive, and Austrian troops had to retreat.Thus, the battle of Galicia over the complete defeat of the Austro-Hungarian troops, and before the end of the war Austria was not able to move away from such a blow.
Thus, the beginning of World War accounts for 1914.It lasted four years, was attended by 3/4 of the population of the Earth.Because of the war disappeared four great empires: the Austro-Hungarian, Russian, German and Ottoman.It lost nearly twelve million people, taking into account the civilians, fifty-five million were injured.
