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Ludendorff & Hindenburg agree to surrender
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Prince Max von Baden becomes Chancellor
German High Command had been in power since 1916, but handed power back to the Reichstag which established a coalition government under von Baden . -
von Baden seeks armistice from Wilson
By asking Wilson, inherently implies an acceptance of, and assumption that, armistice would be based on 14 points -
Kiel Mutiny
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Wilson accepts armistice request
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Bavaria declares secession
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Terms of Armistice given to Erzberger
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Abdication of Kaiser Wilhelm II
Without informing Wilhelm, von Baden announces 'abdication'. Exile in Holland -
von Baden hands over to Ebert
Ebert was leader of Social Democratic Party, largest in Reichstag. -
Armistice signed, 5am
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11am: CEASEFIRE