World War I Was Insane

1914. A world of grand empires, gleaming uniforms, and a fragile peace that shattered with a single bullet in Sarajevo. We call it “The Great War,” but the truth is darker: this was the war that made no sense. 20 million lives lost — an entire generation wiped out — only for the world to stumble into an even deadlier nightmare just 20 years later. This is the story of how the modern world was forged in the blood-soaked trenches of the Somme and the poison clouds over Verdun. It’s the terrifying leap from horses and bayonets to the birth of mechanical monsters: tanks, chemical weapons, and the dawn of total war. ⚡️ Support us on Patreon —   / 25_yesterday   🔻 Don't miss previous videos:    • Vietnam: America’s Worst War      • Why the Spanish Inquisition Was So Horrifying      • Why is the Bermuda Triangle still killing ...   📁 Thematic playlist:    • ⚔️ Conflicts   This video is for educational and entertainment purposes. It reflects the author’s personal opinions and isn’t meant to represent an official position or expert advice. If you’re interested in the topic, feel free to explore it further on your own. 📎 Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U... 00:00 Intro 00:00 How did World War I begin? 05:26 Attack in Sarajevo 07:40 "The War No One Wanted" 10:48 The first battles 14:57 The Ottoman Empire Joins World War I 15:29 Trench warfare 18:50 Propaganda 20:30 Gallipoli Campaign 22:32 Gas attacks 23:58 War at sea 25:08 The war escalates 27:23 Countries on the Brink 29:00 Battle of Verdun 30:45 Airships and naval battles 32:06 Battle of the Somme 34:28 Resource shortage 36:20 Bolshevik coup 38:00 The Entente Starts Winning 41:55 It’s the end. But…