The Armistice

The Armistice is an agreement to stop fighting in a war. It’s like a truce where opposing sides agree to pause hostilities to discuss peace. For example, the 1918 Armistice ended World War I, with Germany agreeing to cease fire on November 11, allowing diplomatic talks to peace. An armistice does not officially end a war—that's done through a peace treaty—but it halts active combat, providing a foundation for negotiations and settlement. It’s a crucial step toward ending hostilities and begins the process of rebuilding peace between nations.