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Who was the Commander of the Allied Forces during WWI?
Who was the Commander of the Allied Forces during WWI?
- Admiral von Spee
- Marshall Foch (correct)
- General Ludendorff
- Field Marshal Haig
Which country was not one of the leaders collectively called the Big Four during the Treaty of Versailles?
Which country was not one of the leaders collectively called the Big Four during the Treaty of Versailles?
- United States
- Italy
- Russia (correct)
- Great Britain
What was the date of the armistice that concluded the fighting in WWI?
What was the date of the armistice that concluded the fighting in WWI?
- 15 August 1918
- 28 June 1919
- 11 November 1918 (correct)
- 4 July 1917
Which country was not required to make peace treaties as part of the Treaty of Versailles?
Which country was not required to make peace treaties as part of the Treaty of Versailles?
What was one of the requirements for the German army under the armistice terms?
What was one of the requirements for the German army under the armistice terms?
What was the immediate requirement for the German army under the armistice terms?
What was the immediate requirement for the German army under the armistice terms?
What was the fate of German prisoners of war according to the armistice terms?
What was the fate of German prisoners of war according to the armistice terms?
Who was responsible for setting out the armistice terms for the German army?
Who was responsible for setting out the armistice terms for the German army?
Study Notes
World War I Key Figures and Events
- The Commander of the Allied Forces during WWI was General Ferdinand Foch from France.
- Italy was not one of the leaders known as the Big Four during the Treaty of Versailles; the main leaders were the United States, United Kingdom, France, and Japan.
Important Dates and Agreements
- The armistice that ended the fighting in WWI was signed on November 11, 1918.
- Germany was not required to make peace treaties as part of the Treaty of Versailles, focusing instead on reparations and disarmament obligations.
Armistice Terms for the German Army
- One requirement for the German army under the armistice terms was to reduce its military forces significantly, including limiting its manpower and equipment.
- The immediate requirement for the German army included ceasing all hostilities and withdrawing from occupied territories.
- According to the armistice terms, German prisoners of war were to be returned and repatriated as soon as possible.
- The Allied Supreme Commander, General Foch, was responsible for setting out the armistice terms for the German army.
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Test your knowledge of the historic WWI Armistice with this quiz. Explore the key terms and conditions of the armistice agreement that ended the fighting in World War I.
