What countries were in the Allies and Central Powers during WW1?

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During World War I (1914-1918), the major alliances were known as the Allies and the Central Powers.

Allies: The primary members of the Allies included:

  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Russia (until 1917, when they withdrew due to the Russian Revolution)
  • Italy (joined the Allies in 1915, having initially been part of the Triple Alliance with Germany and Austria-Hungary)
  • United States (joined in 1917)
  • Japan
  • Belgium
  • Serbia
  • Greece
  • Romania
  • Portugal
  • Montenegro
  • Brazil (joined in 1917)

There were also other countries that supported the Allies, but these were the main participants.

Central Powers: The primary members of the Central Powers were:

  • Germany
  • Austria-Hungary
  • Ottoman Empire (modern-day Turkey and surrounding regions)
  • Bulgaria

These two alliances faced each other throughout the conflict, which resulted in a widespread and devastating war across multiple fronts.