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The Great War. "Great" in the sense of huge, massive, not in the sense of something wonderful. It did not become WWI until there was a WWII a generation later. In between, certainly everyone hoped there would never be anything like it again, and it continued to be called the Great War.
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Why was the war 1914-1918 called a World War?
Most of the world fought in it.
Why was the war that began in 1914 called a world war?
The war in 1914, originally called the Great War, was later called a world war as it was fought by more countries and on a larger scale than any war before.
What came after the edwardian period?
Certainly in Britain it changed with the monarch: The period from 1900 to 1914 is called the Edwardian age....
What was the policy that kept the US out of world war 1 between 1914-1917 called?
Neutrility
What are the ratings and certificates for The World at War - 1914?
The World at War - 1914 is rated/received certificates of: UK:U
Why was the war 1914-1918 called a World War?
Most of the world fought in it.
Why was the war that began in 1914 called a world war?
The war in 1914, originally called the Great War, was later called a world war as it was fought by more countries and on a larger scale than any war before.
Which sites have images from 1914?
There is a website actually called 1914 which has lots of images available from 1914. Most of these images have something to do with World War I or The Great War.
What are the release dates for Their Interest in Common - 1914?
Their Interest in Common - 1914 was released on: USA: 8 January 1914
What was the great conflict that swept Europe in 1914 called?
World War One.
What are the release dates for Common Beasts of Africa - 1914?
Common Beasts of Africa - 1914 was released on: USA: June 1914
When did world World War I start?
World war 1 started in 1914, and ended in 1918
What are the release dates for To Be Called For - 1914?
To Be Called For - 1914 was released on: USA: 2 September 1914
How long were people at World War 1 for?
4 yrs. 1914-1918
What are the release dates for Called to the Front - 1914?
Called to the Front - 1914 was released on: UK: August 1914 USA: October 1914
Why was world was 1 called the Great War?
The First World War ( 1914 to 1918 ) was also called "The Great War " at the time.
What came after the edwardian period?
Certainly in Britain it changed with the monarch: The period from 1900 to 1914 is called the Edwardian age....
