World War I

World War I began when Germany, amid economic and imperialistic rivalries driven by the expansion of the British, German, and Russian empires, declared war on Russia on August 1, 1914; Britain declared war on Germany on August 4, 1914, followed by adjoining countries. The United States entered the war on April 6, 1917. Germany surrendered on November 4, 1918. American losses included 53,513 killed in action, 63,195 noncombat casualties, and 204,002 wounded in action. Called the war to end all wars, it did not accomplish that goal, and the estimated cost of the war was $18.676.000.000.

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