The document discusses the end of World War 1, including the Allied advance towards Germany in October 1918, Austria-Hungary and Turkey signing armistices that month, and most historians blaming Germany for starting the war due to building a strong army that frightened other countries. It also notes that while Germany and the Allies signed an armistice, one author believed the war may have continued for years if Germany did not want to lose face as the instigator of the conflict.