Last Moments of War
On November 11, 1918, the armistice was signed, marking the end of World War I, but the chaos of communication led to a unique situation where fighting continued until the very last moments. Many frontline units received the news late, with some artillery units firing until just seconds before the ceasefire. The desire to maintain tactical advantage resulted in a dramatic final push, exemplified by the US Navy's last shell fired just before the clock struck eleven.In this clip
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