During the First World War it took four hours for the armistice to come into effect, and then over 12 hours for troops on the Western Front to actually stop fighting. The sad result of this tardiness?

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On the first day, the German Army suffered around 6,000 casualties - mostly at the hands ... plug the gap and contain the allied assault. World War One with Dan Snow. collectionWorld War One ...

The first shots of World War One are fired in Africa ... Outgunned and outnumbered Britain's tiny Expeditionary Force suffers heavy casualties and is forced to retreat. On the back of this ...

The final days of the First World War showcased the skill and strategy of our forces. But they also brought many casualties, writes J.L. Granatstein. The Armistice that ended the First World War ...