This November, the world will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the War to End All Wars. On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month (November 11, 1918), an armistice was signed between the Allied forces and the Central Powers, formally ending the fighting of one of the largest wars in history.
WWI, also known as The Great War, cost the world the lives of over 9 million soldiers and 7 million civilians, leaving behind a legacy of death and destruction that can be felt to this day.
To honor the 100th anniversary of the end of this horrific chapter of history, events are being held around the world and represent a historic travel opportunity. Below are just a few of the commemorative events and moving WWI memorials that can be found across the globe.