Nov 10 1918 #OTD Revolution in Berlin: Riflemen from Workers' Council and Soldiers' Council fire upon Royalist forces at the Berlin Castle and houses behind the Neptune Fountain in front of the Royal Palace in Berlin. Revolt ended the German Empire and gives birth to the German Republic. #wwi #ww1 #DYK #historytok | This Day In WWI

How Germany REALLY Lost WW1 (Not Just Revolution) While the German Revolution of 1918 played a pivotal role in Germany's defeat in World War I, several other critical factors contributed to their ultimate loss. Firstly, Germany faced severe resource shortages due to the British naval blockade, which crippled food supplies and war materials. This led to widespread malnutrition and unrest among the civilian population, undermining morale. Secondly, Germany’s military strategy failed to adapt to th