Events
WW1 beginsWar Raw Materials department set upEstablishment of 'silent dictatorship' of Hindenburg & LudendorffBread rationing begins (followed by rationing of all food products)The Auxiliary Service Act enables gov. to control male labourUSA declared war on GermanySplit in SPD (formation of Independent Social Democratic Party & Majority Socialist PartyPeace resolution passed by Reichstag, supporting 'peace without victory'Michaelis becomes ChancellorHertling becomes ChancellorLudendorff launched German offensive in the WestHindenburg & Ludendorff abdicated their powerWilhelm II issued a proclamation establishing parliamentary governmentHertling resignsTurkey agreed to an armisticeAustrian government signed an armisticeGermany used gas for the first timeMichaelis dismissed for inept handling of a small naval mutiny
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