Fought from 1914 to 1918, World War I plunged the global great powers into a grim death struggle that left millions of people dead and reshaped the world ?s map. Presents, through thoughtful narrative supported by fully documented quotes, a brief history of World War I and then examines causes and effects of events that occurred.

Important events of World War I -- Trench warfare and the World War I arms race -- A brief history of World War I -- How did an Austrian nobleman's assassination lead to war -- How did World War I help bring about the Russian Revolution -- How did Germany's naval strategy influence the US decision to enter the war? -- How did US entry into the war lead to Germany's defeat?.