Why the war to end all wars failed to bring lasting peace

History · Published 29 September 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: The end of World War I did not mark the end of global conflict. This video examines the violent aftermath that immediately followed the armistice, illustrating how the new world order was forged through continued warfare rather than a clean transition to peace.

By 1919, it was evident that the hope for a final end to global hostilities was misplaced. The period following the Great War was defined by a series of conflicts, some erupting immediately and others after only fleeting moments of stability.

This epilogue highlights how the post-war landscape remained shaped by violence, challenging the narrative that the conclusion of the Great War brought a definitive end to international combat.

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