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This month in World War I

By TomStar81
German soldiers recovering a British tank during the First Battle of Cambrai
The signing of the Armistice between Russia and the Central Powers on 17 December 1917
Theatres
Western Eastern Italian
Caucasian Middle Eastern Balkan
African Naval Air
Politics Asian and Pacific Gallipoli
Dates Events
November 9 – December 28 First Battle of the Piave: the Austro-Hungarians and Germans try unsuccessfully to cross the river. Details
November 10 The Third Battle of Ypres (also known as Battle of Passchendaele) ends. Details
November 11 – December 23 First Battle of Monte Grappa, Austro-Hungarian offensive halted.
November 17 – December 30 Battle of Jerusalem. The British enter the city (December 11). Details
November 20 – December 3 First Battle of Cambrai. A British attack and the biggest German attack against the British since 1915 succeed and the battle is a stalemate. Details
December 1 Battle of El Burj, a phase of the Battle of Jerusalem.
December 7 The United States declares war on Austria-Hungary.
December 8 Ecuador severs relations with Germany.
December 10 Panama declares war on Austria-Hungary.
December 15 Armistice between Russia and the Central Powers, to take effect on December 17.
December 16 Armistice of Erzincan between the Ottomans and the Russian Special Transcaucasian Committee.
December 17 Canadian Prime Minister Robert Borden wins an enlarged majority in federal elections with the pro-conscription Unionist Party. Details
December 20–21 Battle of Jaffa, a phase of the Battle of Jerusalem. Details


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