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The Defeat of Germany (The 100 Days Offensive (A series of Allied…
The Defeat of Germany
The 100 Days Offensive
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Began with the Battle of Marne, which was to fight the German Spring Offensive
8th-11th August, Battle of Aimens. "Black day" for German army.
Haig revisited his policy of attrition, changed it; combined infantry and artillery in co-ordinated attack.
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German morale decreasing, Allies' increased strength because of inclusion of USA
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Revolution in Germany
Discontent due to food shortages and flu epidemic led to abdication of the Kaiser on 9th November, 1918
October 1918, German sailors mutinied at Kiel and refused to follow orders, army not sent to crush mutiny so other rebellions took place
New government; Social Democratic Party led by Friedrich Ebert signed armistice on 11th November, 1918
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The Role of Tanks
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War winning weapon, used correctly in August 1918