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The question
Why was 1918 the decisive year of the First World War?
In the popular British narrative, 1918 is the forgotten year of the war. Peter Hart explains how it turned stalemate into victory, as the Allies pressed home their advantage after Germany’s failed spring offensives.
Key takeaways
- 011918 is the 'forgotten year' of the British narrative, yet it was decisive.
- 02Germany's massive spring offensives were a last gamble that failed.
- 03The Allied coalition then pressed home its advantage in men and resources to force a German retreat.
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