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German Revolution of 1918–1919

1918 · 20th century · Also known as November Revolution

The German Revolution of 1918–1919 began with sailors' mutinies in late 1918 and spread across Germany. It forced the abdication of Kaiser Wilhelm II, ended the German Empire and led to the establishment of the Weimar Republic.

German Revolution of 1918–1919
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The Epoch Institute. (2026). German Revolution of 1918–1919. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/german-revolution-of-1918-1919
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The Epoch Institute. “German Revolution of 1918–1919.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. 2026. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/german-revolution-of-1918-1919.
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