The 1914 Incident was a military conflict that occurred entirely within the year of 1914, lasting from late July to mid December. All fighting of the conflict occurred in Europe, aside from a few faraway naval battles. It pitted the forces of the Triple Entente (or Entente Powers) and their allies against the Central Powers and their allies. During the four and a half month conflict, approximately 160,000 military personnel and civilians were killed, half of whom were Russians.