Europe at the End of World War One, November 1918

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Simeon Netchev
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published on 10 November 2023
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A map illustrating the situation in Europe in mid-November 1918, in the immediate aftermath of World War I (The Great War or First World War). The armistice on November 11 (Armistice of Compiègne) marked the end of one of the deadliest conflicts in history, with an estimated toll of 20 million deaths (of those about half were civilians) and 21 million wounded. At this historical juncture, Europe confronted redrawn borders, crumbling empires, and the burgeoning wave of national aspirations that characterized the continent's post-war turbulence.

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Simeon Netchev
Simeon is a freelance visual designer and history teacher passionate about the human stories behind past events. He believes every image should tell a story and spark interaction, while each map leads on a journey, blending imagination with education.

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Netchev, S. (2023, November 10). Europe at the End of World War One, November 1918. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18127/europe-at-the-end-of-world-war-one-november-1918/

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Netchev, Simeon. "Europe at the End of World War One, November 1918." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified November 10, 2023. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18127/europe-at-the-end-of-world-war-one-november-1918/.

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Netchev, Simeon. "Europe at the End of World War One, November 1918." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 10 Nov 2023. Web. 23 Nov 2024.

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