# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Yeah. They sent us all the war. They told us to be ready to fight. But all they really cared about was if we were ready to die. It's called the great war. I guess I know why 'cause it was so big and so many died like me. Yeah, I'm just a ghost coming back from the past just to pass you a note and pass on what I know. Yeah, I've seen a lot. I've seen soldiers line up and seen them drop where should I begin what was the meaning those who don't remember mistakes repeat them and why they happened I'm a sound out the reasons first all these European states were scheming and imperialism. They wanted to expand control people, control land. Plus they had new ships and guns, militarism that's how these nations spend in that funnel. And they had alliances and packs like if you punch him, I'm a punch you back. And the people just cheer and grin nationalism everyone wants their team to win. Yeah. It was like a bomb set the blow. Was it and never to boo well that's the beat it but when France Ferdinand was assassinated the camel's back broke that was the last straw when domino goes down they all fall like. I saw my best friend die, but I still see he's right there by my side so my best friend died all but I still see it alone he's right there by my side I hope you're ready for more. Propagandists all over the selling award telling us all lies to enlist us seeing we would return to our loved ones by Christmas. We were so amped flip war was harmless how can you hug your family when you armless stuck in the trenches like a baseball dugout, but when they get a hit we have to pull a slug out and back home their eating rations just a little food that has the last in total war we're all playing our parts. Women in factories making our parts African armies colonial soldiers all fighting Europe they're following orders new technology versus old tactics that means the whole death toll is massive new weapons that killing us fast with submarines tanks and poisonous gases. Big guns that go. Machine gun fire make a boy fall flat. It's not all quiet on the western front. Northern eastern front. I won't even front. I'm so sure shocked I don't speak for months. They might ship me in a box to my grieving mom. I'm scared I'm cold soaked through my coat four years later a little Ho. Armistice the fire season than the Treaty of Versailles meant peace they cut up Eastern Europe pushes on Germany think that'll work out certainly at least this was the war to end war will never have another World War for sure. I saw my best friend die, but I still see it he's right there by my side so my best friend died, but I still see it long he's right there by my side so my best friend died, but I still see it he's right there by my side.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Yeah. They sent us all the war. They told us to be ready to fight. But all they really cared about was if we were ready to die. It's called the great war. I guess I know why 'cause it was so big and so many died like me.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.provider_name
National World War I Museum and Memorial

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Education Resources | National WWI Museum and Memorial

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
WWI Education Resource Archive - A comprehensive collection of curriculum and primary sources on the Great War.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.provider_name
Fun Kids - the UK's children's radio station

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
World War I, also known as the Great War, was a global conflict that began in Europe in 1914 and lasted until 1918. It was one of the deadliest wars in history, claiming over 16 million lives and injuring more than 20 million people. The war was fought between the Allied Powers, including Britain, France, Russia, and the United States, and the Central Powers, including Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire. The war was marked by a series of major battles and technological advances, such as tanks and airplanes. It also saw the introduction of chemical weapons and the first use of aircraft in combat. The war ended with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, which led to the creation of the League of Nations.

1. The war started on 28th July, 1914.

World War 1 started on 28th July 1914 and would carry on for the next 4 years.

2. The war ended on 11th November, 1918.

World War 1 finally ended in 1918

3. The war started when Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated.

It all started when Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his pregnant wife Sophie were assassinated. Franz Ferdinand was the heir to the throne of Austria and Hungary.

Austria-Hungary blamed Serbia for this and so declared war.

Other countries then joined in. This is when countries from across the world made a pact to help each other in the war.

These countries also wanted to fight to make sure they kept their territories safe.

Embed from Getty Images

4. The war was against The Allies and Central Powers.

During the war, countries made a pact to help each other. The two sides were called the Allies and the Central Powers.

The countries on each side were:

The Allies (The Entente Powers): Great Britain, France, Belgium, Russia and the USA.

Central Powers: Germany, Austria, Hungary, Bulgaria and Turkey.

5. Soldiers lived in trenches.

Soldiers lived in trenches. These were ditches that they had to dig out of the ground.

The conditions were terrible and many soldiers got ill from living there.

This is where they lived and tried to make advances on the opposition.

The opposition also had their own trenches. The land between the two was called 'No Man's Land'.

This is where battles took place. It also had lots of barbed wire and sometimes land mines which were very dangerous.

Learn more about the trenches in our Top 10 Facts about The Trenches here.

Embed from Getty Images

6. There were lots of major battles.

A lot of the time, the two sides would fight from across the trenches.

However, there were some major battles during the war.

Some of these were...

Battle of Tannenberg

First Battle of Marne

Battle of Gallipoli

Battle of Verdun

Battle of Jutland

Battle of Somme

7. The War finished when Germany signed The Armistice.

The war finished when Germany signed something called an Armistice.

This is basically an agreement for peace and to stop the war immediately.

They agreed to do this as they realised they wouldn't be able to win the war.

This was down to a lot of different things, including the USA turning against them, their Navy was on strike and the opposition had a strong fight.

8. The Allies won World War 1.

After a long four years at war, The Allies won the war. The Allies were also known as The Entente Powers.

Everyone celebrated in the street when they heard the news.

9. The Victoria Cross award was given to war heroes.

The Victoria Cross award is awarded to the armed forces.

It is awarded for extreme bravery.

There were 628 awarded during World War 1, so as you can probably tell there were a lot of heroes.

William Hackett won the award for not leaving an injured colleague behind whilst they were on a tunnelling mission.

Noel Chavasse won two medals for his bravery in rescuing soldiers from No Man's Land.

Embed from Getty Images

10. Remembrance Day is on 11th November each year.

Each year on 11th November it is Remembrance Day.

This is when everyone wears a red poppy.

This is a day where we remember everyone in the armed forces who fought and lost their lives during the war.

Embed from Getty Images

Find our more about the Great War - Word War 1

Find out more about The Trenches in World War I

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Top 10 Facts About World War 1 - Fun Kids - the UK's children's radio station

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
World War I, also known as the Great War, was a global conflict that began in Europe in 1914 and lasted until 1918. It was one of the deadliest wars in history, claiming over 16 million lives and injuring more than 20 million people.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
World War I World War 1 (also called The Great War) started on July 28th 1914, you can read the article on the Causes of the War below which will give you a better understanding. War is never nice and a lot of people lost their lives in the battels.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
DK Find Out! | Fun Facts for Kids on Animals, Earth, History and more!

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Visit DK Find Out! to learn about dinosaurs, space, animals, nature & more. Fun learning activities for kids with videos, quizzes & galleries at DKFindOut.com

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Time Zone X: World War I - GameUp - BrainPOP.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
In this timeline skills game, students show their knowledge of World War I by following context clues to order events and win artifacts.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
World War 1 in 6 Minutes - Manny Man Does History

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
The Great War begins | The 20th century | World history | Khan Academy

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
History of World War 1 (in One Take) | History Bombs

# data[].attributes.headline
World War 1 - The Beginning - Powerpoint Presentation

# data[].attributes.subject
World War 1 - The Beginning - Powerpoint Presentation

# data[].attributes.headline
World War 1 - The End - Powerpoint Presentation

# data[].attributes.subject
World War 1 - The End - Powerpoint Presentation

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Videos

Use these eight dynamic classroom videos, which support the lessons of the Great War program, to bring students important facts and visuals of WWI.

(Please review segments before sharing with students.)

SEGMENT From Armistice Day to 8
Veterans Day WATCH NOW

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Use these eight dynamic classroom videos, which support the lessons of the Great War program, to bring students important facts and visuals of WWI. SEGMENT From Armistice Day to 8 Veterans Day WATCH NOW

# data[].attributes.body
Log in info :
username : MattieWells
password : 2010

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby introduce you to The League of Nations. You'll learn how the League grew out of the chaos of World War I, and the three ways it was supposed to deal with international disputes. Find out why the U.S. never even joined, and why other countries eventually dropped out.

# data[].attributes.body
Log in info :
username : MattieWells
password : 2010

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
How did the Archduke Ferdinand start this war? New military advances made WWI the deadliest war to its time. Tim and Moby talk about the loss of a generation and how reparations may have caused WWII.

# data[].attributes.body
Click the video to watch

# data[].attributes.body
World War I: Overview (ducksters.com)