The First World War

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The alliance system, the July Crisis, and the four weeks in 1914 when Europe's lamps went out — decided, this time, by you.

What you'll be able to do

• Explain the long- and short-term causes of the First World War
• Navigate the July Crisis with only 1914's information
• Weigh whether Versailles led to the Nazis

The minds who lived it

• Otto von Bismarck — The Iron Chancellor

Teach it to Ember

On Incandio you prove understanding by teaching: explain each idea to Ember, the AI apprentice, until it truly understands.

• What Caused the First World War — How did one assassination drag all of Europe into war?
• Was Versailles to Blame for the Nazis? — Was the Treaty of Versailles the only reason the Nazis gained support?

Apply it

• The Lamps Go Out — An archduke is dead and Europe's alliances are tightening like a noose. Can Britain hold back the abyss?

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