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The war had many catchy alternate names. Obviously it wasn't known as World War I initially as there was no plan for a re-make. It was however referred to as:
- The World War
- The Great War
- The War to End All Wars
- Kaiser Bill's War
- The War in Europe
In other countries it was referred to as:
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What is another name given to World War 1?
The great war
Which is another name given to World War 1 for the big war?
First world war. Great war.
What is the other name given to the world war 1?
The great war. world war I. the first world war. The war to end all wars.
Why was it called World War 1 if not all countries were involved?
World War I was also called 'The Great War'. It was given that name because it involved all of the world's great powers or most influential and important countries.
How did World War 1 get its name?
Until World War II it was known as the 'Great War'.
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