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| Name | 10 Interesting Facts about World War I |
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| Video Discription | https://www.factretriever.com/world-war-i-facts World War I destroyed empires and killed millions. Explore our interesting WW I facts to learn how the "Great War" changed the world forever. 1. World War I is the sixth deadliest conflict in the history of the world. Globally, an estimated 17 million people died and 20 million people were wounded. 2. During World War I, the Spanish flu caused an estimated 1/3 of total military deaths. 3. The Harlem HellFighters were one of the few African American units that saw the front lines during World War I. For their extraordinary acts of heroism, they received the French Croix de Guerre. 4. World War I ended at 11:00 o’clock on the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. 5. During World War I, a British soldier spared the life a young Adolf Hitler. 6. World War I sparked groundbreaking advances in plastic surgery. Both modern warfare and advancements in medicine meant more soldiers could survive with devastating injuries. 7. Over 65 million men fought in World War I from over 40 countries. 8. German fighter pilot Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen, or the "Red Baron" was the most successful fighter pilot of World War I. After his death, the Baron’s former enemies laid a wreath on his casket that included an inscription to “our gallant and worthy foe.” 9. World War I was the first time chemical weapons were used on a large scale during warfare. Gas attacks caused about 1.2 million casualties and 90 thousand fatalities. 10. Over 16 million animals served in World War I. The were used for companionship, transport, and communication. Check out more interesting World War I facts here: https://www.factretriever.com/world-war-i-facts FactRetriever is a leading producer of the most interesting facts, online video content, and a plethora of fascinating topics. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/c/FactRetriever?sub_confirmation=1 [WXiIr9ttvkw] |
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