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Bibliography. External links. World War I [j] or the First World War (28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918) was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Central Powers. Fighting took place throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Pacific, and parts of Asia.
British forces played major roles in the production of Ultra signals intelligence, the strategic bombing of Germany, and the Normandy landings of June 1944. The liberation of Europe followed on 8 May 1945, achieved by the Soviet Union, the United States, the United Kingdom and other Allied countries.
5 days ago · January 24, 1965, London (aged 90) Title / Office: prime minister (1951-1955), United Kingdom. prime minister (1940-1945), United Kingdom. House of Commons (1924-1965), United Kingdom. Chancellor of the Exchequer (1924-1929), United Kingdom. House of Commons (1901-1922), United Kingdom. (Show more) Political Affiliation: Conservative Party.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Northwestern Europe, off the coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The UK includes the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland, and most of the smaller islands within the ...
During its history, the United Kingdom's forces (or forces with a British mandate) have invaded, had some control over or fought conflicts in 171 of the world's 193 countries that are currently UN member states, or nine out of ten of all countries. ... First World War (1914–1918)
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