World War I was the first international war of its time. It lasted from 1914 to November of 1918 and there were 17 million deaths during the war. Many causes of WWI included militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism. Although, the major underlying cause of WWI was militarism. Militarism was created by the growth of Armaments, the upbringing of military gunships, and that military power is seen as a symbol of national prestige. These three crucial reasons are what led up to WWI. One effect of militarism that started WWI was from the growth of armaments. Armaments, military weapons and equipment, had a huge impact on the military of each country. By 1890, Germany had the largest military in Europe. Since their military is large, they
