Voices of the Armistice: prisoner of war

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Voices of the Armistice: Treaty of Versailles

Extracts from the Treaty of Versailles that ended the war between Germany and the Allied Powers. Original document catalogue reference: FO 93/36/76 

Voices of the Armistice: Chinese celebrations

The announcement of the Armistice in China and details of celebrations and commemorations. Original document catalogue reference: CO 873/547 

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