The 2 great wars in the last century were known as world wars. This was because they literally involved every country on earth.
However, if we were to read history carefully, this were not the first time it happened. During the time of the Romans, the Romans swept across Europe, Africa and the Middle East as they set out to colonise them.
Likewise, Napolean also did the same thing during the 18 century, conquering Europe.
Alexander the Great also expanded his Empire, conquering lands as far away as India.
The Moguls, under Genghis Khan, also swept across the Middle East and Europe in their conquests.
Weren't these also world wars? So, why were the 2 great wars in the last century called World Wars1 and 2?
2007-04-17
02:13:50
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GeorgeRock
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