1. World War I
The Great War
28th July 1914 – 11 November 1918
4 years, 3 months and 2 weeks
Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the
Pacific Islands, China and off the
coast of South and North America
33. TRIPLE ALLIANCE
• 1882 – Triple Alliance
• Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy formed the Triple Alliance
• Lasted from 20th May 1882 until World War I
• Each member promised to defend each other if either were attacked
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Triple Alliance pictured in red
34. TRIPLE ENTENTE
• 1907 – Triple Entente
• France, Russia and Britain formed the Triple Entente.
• Lasted from 31 August 1907 until World War I
• They did not promise to help each other but together they encircled
Germany and Austria-Hungary
Triple Alliance pictured in grey
Russia
France
Britain