Battle of Bapaume
The 2nd Australian Div captures Peronne
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1918 in Germany — Page 4
Explore 375 historical events and records for Germany in 1918.
Historical records for Germany in 1918
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September
Armistice
It is agreed to offer an armistice & form a new Government
Resignation of Georg von Hertling
Resigns as Chancellor at the request of the German Generals
Thule Society
Helps found the Thule Society, a centre of resistance to the Munich Soviet Republic
October
Result of Surrender of German High Command Peace Position
The German military leadership presses the civilian government to seek an immediate peace settlement.
Surrender of German High Command Peace Position
Ludendorf cables the Government to transmit a peace offer wihout further delay
German Retreat from Ypres
German forces withdraw from positions near Ypres.
Armistice Negotiations
Appointed Chancellor of Germany in October 1918 in order to negotiate an armistice with the allies in the last days of the war
Chancellor
Appointed Chancellor of Germany
Chancellor
Appoints a Government that for the first time included representatives of the Social Democrats, Friedrich Ebert and Philipp Scheidemann. Appointed Chancellor of Germany in October 1918 in order to negotiate an armistice with the allies in the last days of the war
Foreign Secretary of Germany
Appointed Foreign Minister
Government
Forms a new Government
Peace
Germany requests an armistice
Ceasefire
The German Government formally asks US President Wilson for a ceasfire
Reform of Electoral System
The Reichstag votes for equal suffrage
Peace
Woodrow Wilson says military rulers & autocratic monarchs are an obstacle to peace
Rebellion of Rebels in Jutland
Recalls U-boats to take part in a final sortie but naval mutinies end all such plans
Constitution of Germany
The Kaiser signs amended constitution
Constitution of Germany
Rebellion breaks out when the military command, without consultation with the Government, orders the German High Seas Fleet to sortie
Rebellion of Rebels in Kiel
Suppresses the mutiny of the Kiel Fleet
Weimar Republic
The crews of two ships in Wilhelmshaven mutiny, when the military arrest about 1,000 seamen and have them transported to Kiel, the Wilhelmshaven mutiny turns into a general rebellion that quickly swept over most of Germany
General
Appointed Commander in Chief
General
Appointed Commander in Chief
Courtai Offensive
Driven east with the 4th Army during the Allied Courtai Offensive
Fourth Army
Driven east with the 4th Army during the Allied Courtai Offensive
Government
When it became clear that the war was lost, a new Government was formed by Prince Maximilian of Baden which included Ebert and other members of the SPD in October 1918
Health of Adolf Hitler
Convalesces in hospital in Pasewalk, recovers from temporary blindness
Minister Without Portfolio
Appointed Minister Without Portfolio
Minister Without Portfolio
Appointed Minister Without Portfolio
Minister Without Portfolio
When the Social Democrats are included in the cabinet for the first time in Prince Max of Badens Government Scheidemann enters the Government as a minister without portfolio
NSDAP
Helps founds the Political Workers Circle, forerunner of the Nazi Party
NSDAP
Helps founds the Political Workers Circle, forerunner of the Nazi Party
NSDAP
Helps founds the Political Workers Circle, forerunner of the Nazi Party
Peace
Appointed Chancellor of Germany in October 1918 in order to negotiate an armistice with the allies in the last days of the war
Political Workers Circle
Helps founds the Political Workers Circle, forerunner of the Nazi Party
Rebellion of Rebels in Kiel
A suicidal mission to attack the British fleet triggers off the Kiel mutiny
Rebellion of Rebels in Kiel
A suicidal mission to attack the British fleet triggers off the Kiel mutiny
Rebellion of Rebels in Kiel
A suicidal mission to attack the British fleet triggers off the Kiel mutiny
Resignation of Erich von Ludendorf
Badens Government is strong enough to force Ludendorffs resignation
Resignation of Erich von Ludendorf
Badens Government is strong enough to force Ludendorffs resignation
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