* Germany had been defeated. The German Army was retreating rapidly. (I note that many answers on this site repeat the hardline German nationalist view that Germany wasn't really beaten ...) * Fear of Bolshevism on the home front. * Ludendorff and Hindenburg insisted on a speedy armistice, as they didn't want to see the army routed and humiliated.
General Anthony McAuliffe, during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, famously replied "Nuts" when asked to surrender by the German forces.
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Europe did not surrender during WW2.
During World War II, General Anthony McAuliffe famously said "Nuts" in response to a German surrender ultimatum at the Battle of the Bulge.
During World War II, General Anthony McAuliffe famously said "Nuts" in response to a German demand for surrender at the Battle of the Bulge in Bastogne.
General Anthony McAuliffe, during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, famously replied "Nuts" when asked to surrender by the German forces.
Yes it did.
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Factors that led to the German surrender in World War II was the near total annihilation of the their military ability. There was essentially no recourse other than unconditional surrender.
Europe did not surrender during WW2.
During World War II, General Anthony McAuliffe famously said "Nuts" in response to a German surrender ultimatum at the Battle of the Bulge.
Factors that led to the German surrender in World War II was the near total annihilation of the their military ability. There was essentially no recourse other than unconditional surrender.
The war in Europe officially ended with a German surrender on May 8, 1945.
During World War II, General Anthony McAuliffe famously said "Nuts" in response to a German demand for surrender at the Battle of the Bulge in Bastogne.
No rapid German retreat and Italian surrender helped spare the city
German Armed forces officially surrendered to Allied troops on May 8, 1945. General Alfred Jodl signed the instrument of surrender for the German military.
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