The outbreak of World War I was welcomed by many Europeans. No one expected the war to last so long, and many believed their country would be victorious within a few months. The war was welcomed both idealistically and patriotically as a necessary defensive measure. Those in favor of the war argued that it would ensure the sanctity of treaties and international morality. In reality, however, the war lasted for more than eight years.

Although Wilson sought to keep the US out of the war, the Germans were determined to win. They launched a coordinated attack on the Meuse River, a battle that lasted most of 1917 and into 1918. The Germans, however, failed to halt the war because of a new code name for this attack – Gericht. As a result, the French and British forces seized and burned three American ships. This attack forced the US to join the war.

In the aftermath of the World War, major military alliances were formed. France, Germany, and Austria-Hungary signed agreements for protection in the event of an attack. In addition to this, Russia and China teamed up with the Soviet Union and the United States. By November, the Germans’ offensive began to fade away. But the effects of World War I lasted for years. A new era of warfare was about to begin. If you have been reading this article, you’ve most likely been affected by its effects.