World War I

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World War I was a global war largely focused on Europe. From 1914 to 1918 more than 9 million people died. DW looks back at the conflict and its political legacy.

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Historical black-and-white photo: Signatories to the Treaty of Lausanne stand in a semi-circle, Lausanne, Switzerland, 1923

Historical black-and-white photo: Signatories to the Treaty of Lausanne stand in a semi-circle, Lausanne, Switzerland, 1923

Greece and Turkey: The Treaty of Lausanne 100 years on

Greece and Turkey: The Treaty of Lausanne 100 years on

The Treaty of Lausanne was signed on July 24, 1923. A century later, it still ensures stability in the region.

Erich Maria Remarque wears a wool hat, a woollen coat and a scarf

Erich Maria Remarque wears a wool hat, a woollen coat and a scarf

The legacy of Remarque's 'All Quiet on the Western Front'

The legacy of Remarque's 'All Quiet on the Western Front'

German writer Erich Maria Remarque, whose landmark anti-war novel has been adapted into film, was born 125 years ago.

Still from the movie in which a young soldier looks sad, as other soldiers are around him

Still from the movie in which a young soldier looks sad, as other soldiers are around him

'All Quiet on the Western Front' primed for Oscar success

'All Quiet on the Western Front' primed for Oscar success

The German anti-war drama recently won top honors at the BAFTA film awards. DW spoke with director Edward Berger.

A line of people wearing hats, standing along a street in Berlin.

A line of people wearing hats, standing along a street in Berlin.

1923: How Weimar combatted hyperinflation

1923: How Weimar combatted hyperinflation

100 years ago, prices in Germany were soaring by 50% each month. How did the young republic rein in inflation?

A dummy depicting a Russian soldier is placed on the road near the frontline in Kharkiv region,

A dummy depicting a Russian soldier is placed on the road near the frontline in Kharkiv region,

War and the long tradition of deception

War and the long tradition of deception

Military deception strategy has long involved the use of fake weapons, vehicles or soldiers. Ukraine is no different.

Film still Im Westen nichts Neues (all Quiet on the Western Front) soldier on a battlefield

Film still Im Westen nichts Neues (all Quiet on the Western Front) soldier on a battlefield

Germany sends anti-war drama to Oscars

Germany sends anti-war drama to Oscars

A statement against war: Germany's Academy Award candidate is the new adaptation of "All Quiet on the Western Front."

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