WWII

From August 1914 to November 1918 the major powers of Europe were at war. The war pitted Germany, Austria-Hungary against France, England, Russia, and eventually, the United States. Known then as the Great War, and known today as World War I, this terrible conflict left an estimated 17 million soldiers and civilians dead. It finally ended with a German defeat.

During what years was World War I fought?

After the war, a conference was held at the Versailles Palace just outside of Paris. The purpose was to write a treaty that would set the terms of peace. The treaty was finally signed on June 28, 1919.

When was the Treaty of Versailles signed?

Who is the figure crawling out of the treaty scroll?