11-11-11: Oops
The Treaty of Versailles
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Every year on November 11, Americans give pause to honor the service and the sacrifices of those who have fought and died protecting our freedom -- veterans of the United States military. November 11 was chosen as an appropriate day for this time of giving thanks and respect because it is the date on which World War I ended.
After four years of the bloodiest and most brutal combat the world had ever seen, Germany was ready to surrender. At 5 a.m. on the morning of November 11, 1918, an armistice was agreed upon in the French palace of Versailles; this armistice, when announced, would officially end the fighting.
Despite the agreement being concluded by 5 a.m., French officials thought it would be a great idea to wait to announce the cease-fire until 11:00. That way, the world would forever remember the end of "The War To End All Wars" -- the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month (11-11-11).
During the six hours between the signing of the armistice and the announcement of it, while government officials were waiting because they thought it would be cool to have 11-11-11, French and German armies in combat suffered another 11,000 casualties.
Hey, how 'bout that! 11-11-11-11,000..
After four years of the bloodiest and most brutal combat the world had ever seen, Germany was ready to surrender. At 5 a.m. on the morning of November 11, 1918, an armistice was agreed upon in the French palace of Versailles; this armistice, when announced, would officially end the fighting.
Despite the agreement being concluded by 5 a.m., French officials thought it would be a great idea to wait to announce the cease-fire until 11:00. That way, the world would forever remember the end of "The War To End All Wars" -- the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month (11-11-11).
During the six hours between the signing of the armistice and the announcement of it, while government officials were waiting because they thought it would be cool to have 11-11-11, French and German armies in combat suffered another 11,000 casualties.
Hey, how 'bout that! 11-11-11-11,000..