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The Germans, hard pressed by the Americans and French in the
Meuse-Argonne, and by the British in Flanders, at last saw the futility
of further resistance, and asked for an armistice, on November 11. The
terms of this armistice, dictated by the Allies, were as follows:
ARMISTICE TERMS SIGNED BY GERMANY
[Sidenote: Operations to cease.]
One--Cessation of operations by land and in the air six hours after the
signature of the armistice.
[Sidenote: Invaded countries to be evacuated.]
Two--Immediate evacuation of invaded countries: Belgium, France,
Alsace-Lorraine, Luxemburg, so ordered as to be completed within
fourteen days from the signature of the armistice. German troops which
have not left the above-mentioned territories within the period fixed
will become prisoners of war. Occupation by the allied and United States
forces jointly will keep pace with evacuation in these areas. All
movements of evacuation and occupation will be regulated in accordance
with a note annexed to the stated terms.
[Sidenote: Inhabitants to be repatriated.]
Three--Repatriation beginning at once to be completed within fifteen
days of all the inhabitants of the countries above enumerated (including
hostages, persons under trial or convicted).
[Sidenote: Surrender of war material.]
Four--Surrender in good condition by the German armies of the following
war material: Five thousand guns (2,500 heavy, and 2,500 field), 25,000
machine guns, 3,000 minenwerfer, 1,700 airplanes (fighters,
bombers--firstly, all of the D 7's and all the night bombing machines).
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