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The First World War (also known as the Great War or the War of Wars until the outbreak of World War II) was a global war centered in Europe that began on July 28, 1914, and lasted until November 11, 1918. The war involved all of the world's great powers, which organized themselves into two opposing alliances: the Allies (based on the Triple Entente between the United Kingdom, France, and Russia) and the Central Powers (Germany and Austria-Hungary). Originally the Triple Alliance consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy; but as Austria-Hungary had taken the offensive in violation of the agreement, Italy did not enter the war on behalf of the Triple Alliance. These alliances reorganized (Italy fought for the Allies) and expanded as more nations entered the war. Ultimately, more than seventy million military personnel, including sixty million Europeans, were mobilized in one of the largest wars in history. More than nine million combatants were killed, largely because of technological advances that led to enormous increases in the lethality of weapons but without corresponding improvements in protection or mobility. It was the sixth deadliest conflict in human history and one that subsequently paved the way for several political changes, including revolutions in many of the nations involved.