The Year Of 1918: A Brief Analysis

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The year of 1918: This was the year the “German military saw high command attempt one final large-scale offensive on the Western Front.” (Timeline- 1918, Duffy, 2009) because of the fall of 1918 Germany was not able to continue fighting. “With revolution imminent, Germany's political leadership petitioned for an armistice. It took effect at 11am on 11 November.” (Timeline-1918, Duffy, 2009) Because of this event many Dynasties in Europe fell apart and were not able to continue their fight without the support of Germany. On May 27, third German Spring offensive, “Third Battle of the Aisne, and begins in French sector along Chemin des Dames.”(Timeline-1918, Duffy, 2009) Germany came back and started a new battle. Two days before Germany

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