World War One: 1918

In 1918, the Allies faced a crisis as Germany launched a last-ditch offensive on the Western Front. Despite initial successes, the German advance was halted, and the Allies gained air superiority. The entry of American troops bolstered the Allied forces, leading to a series of successful counterattacks. The Central Powers began to collapse, with Bulgaria, the Ottoman Empire, and Austria-Hungary signing armistices. Germany followed suit after internal revolution and the abdication of the Kaiser. The Paris Peace Conference established the Treaty of Versailles, redrawing European boundaries and imposing harsh terms on Germany, setting the stage for future conflicts.

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