On November 11, 1918, the Armistice of Compiègne was signed, marking the end of World War I. Players of Battlefield 1 honored this day with a moment of silence.
Players of the Battlefield series are often very aware of history and are also critical of the content, which is why historical events like the Armistice of Compiègne are of significant importance in the games.
A brief moment of peace
What happened? The 100th anniversary of the Armistice of Compiègne led players in the online shooter Battlefield 1 to respectfully ceasefire at 11 a.m. local time for two minutes. Many players participated in the action.
What was honored? The Armistice of Compiègne initiated the end of World War I on November 11, 1918. It had been evident since the summer of 1918 that Germany would lose the war. The collapse of Bulgaria in mid-September ultimately led the German High Command to seek negotiations for an armistice.
On November 8, initial negotiations took place in a railway carriage in a wooded area of the municipality of Compiègne near the town of Rethondes. Chancellor Friedrich Ebert and Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg subsequently accepted the terms of the Allies, and the contract was signed on November 11.
Players took advantage of the situation
Why the event didn’t work well in the game: Not all players participated in ceasing fire for two minutes in Battlefield 1. Some took the opportunity to conduct sneaky attacks. This is clearly visible in the video below.
Players express their enthusiasm: Even though not everyone participated, there were enough players who paused for two minutes in the battles. Fans received this so well that the action is even referred to as “historical.”
francois_heer34 comments on Reddit, after watching the video: “Wow, this is something I never believed would happen in an online game.”
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