Nov. 5 (Tues.)
The German Government is informed through President Wilson that application for an Armistice must be made to Marshal Foch in the usual military form.
The French advance between the Oise and the Aisne towards Hirson.
The Aisne—Meuse Front:—The French cross the Ardennes Canal; the Americans capture Beaumont.
Nov. 6 (Wed.)
German delegates start for the Western Front to receive the terms of Armistice from Marshal Foch and Admiral Sir R. Wemyss.
The German retreat becomes general from the Scheldt north of Valenciennes to the Meuse at Sedan.
The British 1st, 3rd, and 4th Armies pursue the enemy towards Mons, Maubeuge, and Avesnes.
The French capture Vervins and Rethel.