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November 1918 Collection

In November 1918, the world witnessed the full fury of Gale Force winds that swept across nations, leaving destruction in their wake

Background imageNovember 1918 Collection: Gale Force

Gale Force
November 1918: Remains of a plane and a hangar after a gale at Hendon aerodrome. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageNovember 1918 Collection: When Is It Due ?

When Is It Due ?
November 1918: Soldiers are among the travellers studying the time tables at Waterloo Station, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageNovember 1918 Collection: Gale Damage

Gale Damage
November 1918: Wrecked planes as a result of a gale at Hendon aerodrome. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageNovember 1918 Collection: Sailors Salute

Sailors Salute
November 1918: Airmen and sailors cheering the King from the aircraft carrier Argus, on his visit to the Fleet at Rosyth, Scotland. The carrier is painted in dazzle camouflage

Background imageNovember 1918 Collection: Gale Force

Gale Force
November 1918: Part of a hut blown into a tree after a gale at Hendon Aerodrome. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageNovember 1918 Collection: Captured Subs

Captured Subs
November 1918: Captured German submarines flying the white ensign, the flag of the Royal Navy. (Photo by J. J. Lambe/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageNovember 1918 Collection: Argus At Rosyth

Argus At Rosyth
November 1918: Airmen and seamen cheering King George V from the aircraft carrier Argus on his visit to the Fleet at Rosyth, on the Firth of Forth. The carrier is painted in dazzle camouflage

Background imageNovember 1918 Collection: Grain Boats

Grain Boats
November 1918: Boats carrying grain on the Great Lakes. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageNovember 1918 Collection: End Of The War

End Of The War
November 1918: A Black American troop band marching through London at the end of World War I. (Photo by J. B. Helsby/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageNovember 1918 Collection: Armistice In USA

Armistice In USA
November 1918: Shipworkers trucks, overflowing with shipworkers celebrating the Armistice, parade up Lower Broadway in New York City. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)


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In November 1918, the world witnessed the full fury of Gale Force winds that swept across nations, leaving destruction in their wake. As people anxiously awaited news of when this tempestuous storm would subside, they couldn't help but wonder: When Is It Due? The gale damage was extensive, tearing through cities and countryside alike. Amidst this chaos, a glimmer of hope emerged as Sailors Salute echoed across the seas. Captured subs stood as silent witnesses to the power struggle beneath the waves. Meanwhile, Argus at Rosyth became a symbol of resilience and determination in the face of adversity. Against all odds, grain boats braved treacherous waters to deliver sustenance to those affected by war's ravages. These humble vessels carried not just food but also a message - that even in times of turmoil, humanity can find ways to come together. Finally, on November 11th came an end to the war - an Armistice In USA marked a turning point towards peace. The guns fell silent as nations laid down their arms and embraced reconciliation instead. November 1918 will forever be etched in history as a month filled with both devastation and triumph. It serves as a reminder that even amidst gale force winds and unimaginable challenges, humanity has within itself the strength to rebuild and forge ahead towards brighter horizons.