It’s the early hours of November 11th 1918 on the Western Front. Despite some soldiers knowing that a peace armistice agreement was to come into effect very soon, hostilities are still ongoing in some parts. The clock hits 11 am and the armistice peace agreement, signed just hours before, has come into effect.
On November 11th 1918 at 11 am, guns on the battlefield fell silent as The Armistice peace agreement signed in the Compiègne Wagon came into effect, which brought an end to 4 years of the most brutal fighting in human history.
Thereafter, Armistice day — followed by Remembrance Sunday for all the fallen in conflict — is observed in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries on November 11th, with a two-minute silence observed at 11 am to remember those who fell. In the US, Veterans Day is celebrated on this date as well, in addition Remembrance Sunday features parades and poppies.
As you play War Thunder today, consider taking a second to remember those who fell while fighting during the First World War. Their bravery was second to none, and many made the ultimate sacrifice while fighting for their country.
A prayer and remembrance to ALL that fell and gave their all, the ultimate sacrifice, for their country . . no matter when or where. Wars declared by men who would never see battle or take up arms. Bless their families.
And a prayer that someday man can learn to sit down at the table and parlay BEFORE a war begins, instead after it has been fought . . .
in hopes we learn to do better.
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