From a European standpoint when learning about the First World War we are taught about the European theater, specifically the Western Front. Therefore, other aspects such as the Middle East, and the conflict in the Balkans are viewed as side shows to essentially a war between Germany, Britain, France and later America. Even the Eastern Front is neglected. Similarly the causes of the conflict are so varying it appears that it was a series of wars between nations, E.G: Serbia and Austria-Hungary occurring at the same time connect by various treaties. Therfore, my question is, Was the First World War truly a 'world war'?