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World War I, also known as the Great War, was a transformative global conflict from 1914 to 1918. Beyond the well-known events like the assassination of Franz Ferdinand and trench warfare, learn how this monumental war directly influenced various aspects of our modern world. Discover the surprising links and lasting impacts that continue to shape our lives today.
0:00: Introduction0:16: Franz Ferdinand Archduke3:02: Fritz Haber German Chemist3:56: Konrad Adenauer Mayor of Cologne4:36: Joseph Hubertus Pilates Bodybuilder5:06: Clara Pilates' Wife5:24: Jay Winter Professor7:29: Hugh Rockoff Professor8:52: René Leriche French Physician10:48: Arthur Zimmermann German Foreign Minister11:39: Edwin Dunning Squadron Commander
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