Armistice Nov. 11, 1918   1 comment

Armistice-Photo

November 11, 1918 – At 11 am–the 11th hour of the 11’the day of the 11th month fighting stopped included the cessation of hostilities, the withdrawal of German forces to behind the Rhine, Allied occupation of the Rhineland and bridgeheads further east, the preservation of infrastructure, the surrender of aircraft, warships, and military materiel, the release of Allied prisoners of war and interned civilians, eventual reparations, no release of German prisoners and no relaxation of the naval blockade of Germany. Although the armistice ended the fighting, it was not a surrender by the Germains and  needed to be prolonged three times until the Treaty of Versailles, which was signed on 28 June 1919, took effect on 10 January 1920.

 

 

Posted November 11, 2018 by Ian Murray Campbell in Uncategorized

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  1. Thank you Ian, for sharing the short bios of your great uncles. I am so thankful you chose to share these pictures and information with me. This is Weymouth history that must be kept and appreciated. It is always a pleasure to see you and Margaret at the Legion and to hear you speak.
    Roberta Journeay

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