World War I involved most European nations from 1914 to 1918. Central Powers included Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Turkey. War ended with Central Powers' defeat
Trench warfare emerged during World War I (1914-1918). Field works existed since ancient times, including Roman legions and Persian Medina defense. Māori developed sophisticated trench systems in New Zealand Wars (1845-1872). Crimean War (1853-1856) saw massive trench works despite modernity
France was a major European power until 1870, lost Alsace-Lorraine and empire. France entered war on August 3, 1914 after Germany declared war on Russia. Army mobilized with universal conscription, reaching 8.8 million men by November 1918
Second expansion pack for Battlefield 1, released September 19, 2017. Features Russian Empire and Red Army factions in World War I and Civil War. Includes six new maps and two new operations. Introduces female Scout class for Russian Army
Battle lasted 302 days, longest of First World War. Germans planned to capture Meuse Heights for artillery advantage. Falkenhayn hoped French reserves would counterattack with heavy artillery
Tanks emerged to break trench warfare stalemate and destroy enemy machine guns. British and French were major tank users, Germany focused on defense. British Mark I was first tank prototype, followed by Mark IV and Mark V. German tanks were limited by captured and reused French and British models