Allied Victory in World War I

Definition

The Allied victory in World War I refers to the triumph of the Allies (including countries like Britain, France, and later the U.S.) over Central Powers (like Germany and Austria-Hungary) in 1918.

Analogy

Think of this like a team-based video game. After a long battle, your team (the Allies) finally defeats the other team (Central Powers), changing the game's landscape and leading to new rules and challenges.

Related terms

Armistice Day: November 11th, 1918 - The day when Germany signed an armistice agreement with Allies marking end of hostilities on Western Front of WWI.

Fourteen Points: A statement given by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson declaring that WWI was being fought for moral cause & calling for postwar peace in Europe.

Reparations: Payments made by defeated countries after a war to compensate victorious countries for damages caused during war; as per Treaty of Versailles, Germany had to pay reparations.