13th December 1918
Western Front
British Infantry (29th, 9th and 2nd Canadian Divisions) complete occupation of Bonn bridgehead. 1st Canadian Division cross at Cologne.
Americans cross Rhine and occupy Coblenz bridgehead.
Armistice prolonged to 17 January 1919.
Political, etc.
Prolongation of armistice with Germany for one month (to 17 January) agreed upon.
Due to the famine and continuing Allied naval blockade, milk is only limited to the children and the sick. Up to 763,000 German civilians are estimated to have died due to starvation in 1918.
Further announcement regarding conscription by Mr. Lloyd George.
President Wilson and the American peace delegation arrive at Brest aboard the "George Washington". The president, whose name has 13 letters, has delayed his arrival until today because he believes that 13 is his lucky number.
Ship Losses:
Rudmore (United Kingdom) The cargo ship collided with Crown of Galicia ( United Kingdom) and sank in the River Thames at Purfleet, Essex. Her crew were rescued.
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