What is another word for world war one?
Pronunciation: [wˈɜːld wˈɔː wˌɒn] (IPA) 
World War One, also known as the Great War, the War to End All Wars, or the First World War, was a global conflict lasting from 1914 to 1918. It pitted the Allied Powers, including the United States, Britain, France, and Russia, against the Central Powers, which included Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire. The war was characterized by trench warfare, new weapons technology, and devastating casualties. It paved the way for major political and social changes, including the establishment of the League of Nations and the rise of communism in Russia. Every nation that was part of World War 1 witnessed a massive decrease in population and an increase in economic and political difficulties.
