Rebellion of Rebels in Kiel
1st day of the Kiel Mutiny
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1918 in Germany — Page 5
Explore 375 historical events and records for Germany in 1918.
Historical records for Germany in 1918
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November
Rebellion of Rebels in Kiel
1st day of the Kiel Mutiny
General Strike
The first day of the General Strike in Berlin
Strike
The first day of the General Strike in Berlin
Supreme War Council
The Allied Supreme War Council accepts Wilson's Fourteen Points as an armistice basis.
Abdication
supporter of the monarchy until the abdication of the Kaiser ("If the Kaiser abdicates, the social revolution is inevitable. But I do not want it, I hate it like sin", he says to Max von Baden
Abdication
The revolution reaches Munich, causing King Ludwig III of Bavaria to flee
Abdication
Wilhelm II refuses to abdicate, Prince Max of Baden simply announces that he had done so and frantically attempts to establish a regency under another member of the House of Hohenzollern. "Majority Social Democrats" (MSPD, who support a Parliamentary system) put themselves at the front of the revolutionary movement & demand that Emperor Wilhelm II abdicate
Bavarian Revolution
The Bavarian revolution shocks Kahr, a monarchist official, as royal government collapses in Munich.
Constitution of Germany
supporter of the monarchy until the abdication of the Kaiser ("If the Kaiser abdicates, the social revolution is inevitable. But I do not want it, I hate it like sin", he says to Max von Baden
Constitution of Germany
In a legally questionable act, Reichskanzler Prince Max of Baden transfers his powers to Friedrich Ebert, leader of the MSPD, who, shattered by the monarchys fall, reluctantly accepts. Bavaria is declared a republic
Exile of Ludwig III
Leaves Munich on a day of mass demonstrations
Mobilization
The Demobilization office is setup
Rebellion of Rebels in Berlin
The Red flag is raised over the Imperial Palace in Berlin. In a legally questionable act, Reichskanzler Prince Max of Baden transfers his powers to Friedrich Ebert, leader of the MSPD, who, shattered by the monarchys fall, reluctantly accepts
Rebellion of Rebels in Berlin
The Red flag is raised over the Imperial Palace in Berlin
Rebellion of Rebels in Cologne
Sailors capture Cologne
Rebellion of Rebels in Cologne
Sailors capture Cologne
Rebellion of Rebels in Munich
Suppresses the revolution in Munich
Rebellion of Rebels in Munich
Suppresses the revolution in Munich
Rebellion of Rebels in Munich
The revolution had reaches Munich, causing King Ludwig III of Bavaria to flee
Rebellion of Rebels in Munich
Addresses a demonstration of workers, peasants & soldiers
Rebellion of Rebels in Munich
Addresses a demonstration of workers, peasants & soldiers
Rebellion of Rebels in Munich
The revolution reaches Munich, causing King Ludwig III of Bavaria to flee
Weimar Republic
The revolution had reaches Munich, causing King Ludwig III of Bavaria to flee
Weimar Republic
In a legally questionable act, Reichskanzler Prince Max of Baden transfers his powers to Friedrich Ebert, leader of the MSPD, who, shattered by the monarchys fall, reluctantly accepts
Weimar Republic
"Majority Social Democrats" (MSPD, who support a Parliamentary system) put themselves at the front of the revolutionary movement & demand that Emperor Wilhelm II abdicate
Abdication
Helps persuade the Kaiser to abdicate
Prime Minister of Germany
Eisners Cabinet has 3 minority Socialists & 3 Majority Social Democrats. Appointed Prime Minister of Bavaria & responsible for foreign affairs
Abdication
Announces the abdication of Wilhelm II during the armistice
Abdication
Announces the Kaiser has abdicated
Abdication
Maximilian announces the abdication without the Kaisers consent.
Abdication
Maximilian, realizing that the Kaiser would not be able to retain his throne, urges him to abdicate in time to save the monarchy itself, but the Kaiser refuses to agree.
Abdication
The Kaiser abdicates.
Abdication
Wilhelm II refuses to abdicate, Prince Max of Baden simply announces that he had done so and frantically attempts to establish a regency under another member of the House of Hohenzollern.
Alliance Ebert and General Wilhelm Groener
Ebert makes a pact over the phone with General Wilhelm Groener
Armistice
Begins preparations for drawing up an armistice with the Allies
Armistice
The Allies demand evacuation of all occupied territories including Alsace Lorraine
Armistice
The Allies demand the demilitarization of the Rhineland & annulment Brest Litovsk
Chancellor
Appointed Head of the Provisional Government. Appointed Chancellor of Germany, accepts Max von Badens offer
Constitution of Germany
From November 1918 through January 1919, Germany is governed dictatorially by the Council of Peoples Commissioners.
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