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The 20th Century

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The First World War

The Great War (1914-1918)

Britain and its allies (including France, Russia, Japan, Belgium, Serbia, and later Italy and the United States) fought against Germany, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria.

Key Events

- Trench warfare on the Western Front

Impact

- Over 2 million British casualties, including 700,000 deaths

🔑Key Facts
  • WWI dates: 1914-1918
  • Also called "The Great War"
  • Women got vote: Over 30 in 1918, over 21 in 1928
  • Ireland divided: 1922

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The 20th Century - Life in the UK Study Guide