The First World War changed the world forever. Empires were destroyed and new nations were created. The cost of the war undermined Britain’s ability to sustain her vast empire while the United States began to emerge as a dominant world power. The legacy...
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On 11 November 1918, an armistice came into effect, ending the war in Western Europe – but this did not mean the return of peace. The armistice was effectively a German surrender, as its conditions ended any possibility of Germany continuing the war....
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The armistice declaration saw great rejoicing in Britain. This set the tone for the early annual celebrations held by ex-servicemen whose boisterous commemoration marked their victory and survival. In the early 1920s, hotels hosted Armistice Balls, known...