If you are obese, you may also experience: 1  Trouble sleeping. 2  Sleep apnea. 3  Shortness of breath.  Varicose 1  veins. Skin problems caused by moisture that accumulates in the folds of your skin. 2  Gallstones. Osteoarthritis in weight-bearing joints, especially the  knees.
World War I as a declared state of war lasted from July 28, 1914 to November 11, 1918. After a decade of unstable alliances and military buildups, World War I was triggered in 1914 by the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand. It ended in 1919 with the Treaty of Versailles. (See related question below.)
How many years did world war 2 last for? 6 years, from September 1st, 1939 with the German invasion of Poland up until VE Day (Victory in Europe) on May 8th, 1945 and/or VJ Day (Victory in Japan) on August 14th 1945.