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The Start of World War I Explained
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11:07 - 12:37 (01:30)

Following the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand in Sarajevo, a series of demands set off a chain reaction among global powers. As the call-up of troops escalates, diplomacy fails and what was supposed to be a quick skirmish turns into a full-blown war, with the US watching from the sidelines.

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