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What was World War 1 original name before World War 1?
It was called the Great War, the war to end all wars
Is World War 1 also called The Great War?
Yes; the Great War was used to describe it mostly before WW2. It is also sometimes called the "war to end all wars".
What war was known as the Great War?
THE GREAT WAR WAS WORLD WAR 1
Original name of World War 1?
the great war the great war
When did World War 1 take place?
World War I (WWI) or First World War (called at the time the Great War) was a major war centered on Europe that began in August 1914. The fighting ended in November 1918.
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