6 Facts about World War 1

Here are 6 facts about World War 1

1. As forces on the  spot the NZEF and  the Australian
   Imperial force (ALF) were drawn into Allied  plans to knock out the ottoman Empire.
2. As the division crossed the Mediterranean  to France in April 1916 arrangements  for it’s support  were being made in the UK.
3. The Fundamental reason for the war was the rise of Prussian Dominated the Germany in the late 19th Century
4. There was an armistice on the western front. It came into effect 11am on the 11th of November 1918.
   Kiwis on the front rejoiced quietly.
5. 2, 721 kiwis died at Gallipoli.
6. 18,000 died, 41,000 wounded in action and 100,000 New Zealand soldiers went overseas.