Heimsstyrjöldin
Heimsstyrjöldin refers to the Icelandic term for World War I. This global conflict, primarily centered in Europe, lasted from 1914 to 1918. It involved the vast majority of the world's countries, including all of the great powers, assembled into two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Central Powers. The war was characterized by unprecedented levels of mobilization and casualties, largely due to advancements in military technology coupled with outdated tactics.
Iceland, at the time, was a self-governing territory under the Danish crown. While not a direct combatant,
The war's conclusion in 1918 had profound geopolitical consequences, leading to the redrawing of maps, the collapse