The German spring offensives of 1918 failed to force an end to the war before Allied numerical superiority became decisive.
By August 1918, Allied numbers were beginning to tip the balance. German morale was deteriorating, and mobile warfare had returned to the Western Front.
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Fanfare
Opening War Theme
Overture to Tannhauser
Composed in 1845 by Richard Wagner. Public domain.
Performed by the United States Marine Band. Public domain recording. Source.
Closing War Theme
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