What are 3 facts about world war 1?

More Interesting Facts about WW1

  • An explosion on the battlefield in France was heard in England.
  • WW1 journalists risked their lives to report on the war.
  • 12 million letters were delivered to the frontline every week.
  • Plastic surgery was invented because of WW1.
  • The youngest British soldier in WW1 was just 12 years old.

What’s an interesting fact about WW1?

Why did ww1 last so long?

Why did World War I last so much longer than predicted? The answer is no doubt a multifaceted one, with most historians attributing the length of the war to, inter alia, the failure of the Schlieffen plan, new types of warfare, technological developments, incompetent generals and the similar strength of the two sides.

What are some WW1 facts for kids?

WW1 Facts for Kids. World War I triggered on June 28, 1914. World War 1 was triggered on 28 June 1914 by the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his pregnant wife Sophie. Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was the nephew of Emperor Franz Josef and heir to the throne of Austria and Hungary.

What do you know about World War I?

See the fact file below for more information about World War I. World War 1 was a military conflict lasting from 1914 to 1918 which involved nearly all the biggest powers of the world. It involved two opposing alliances – the Allies and the Central Powers.

What was life like for British soldiers in WW1?

Most British soldiers life in World War I would have regular routine and boredom. Army generals had to be banned from going ‘over the top’. One common stereotype is that ordinary solders were used by the higher ups – lions led by donkeys as the saying goes.

What were the results of WW1?

More than 8 million soldiers and sailors died, and more than 20 million were injured. The war was so bad that many people thought no one would ever start another war. However, the results of World War I helped to cause World War II, which broke out in 1939. A murder in the city of Sarajevo led to the war.