Armistice of Compiègne

The Armistice of Compiègne was an agreement signed on November 11, 1918, that ended fighting in World War I between Germany and the Allies. It took place in a railway carriage in Compiègne Forest, France. The terms required Germany to withdraw its troops, surrender weapons, and accept occupation of certain areas. This agreement effectively brought the war to a close, leading to the formal peace treaty the following year. It marked a crucial moment in ending one of the deadliest conflicts in history, establishing a basis for future peace negotiations.