The war against Austria-Hungary is over. An armistice took effect this afternoon, a day after officials signed the document in Villa Giusti, Italy. The agreement strips Austria-Hungary of all military power and requires complete severance of ties with Germany.
Austria must now provide assistance to the United States and its allies if war with Germany continues.
German troops in Austria-Hungary, the Balkans and Italy have 15 days to leave the region. Marshal Foch will ensure the terms of the armistice are carried out. He will designate material to be turned over, and supervise the movement of Austro-Hungarian forces to the rear.
The government in Vienna has agreed to evacuate half of Tyrol, part of Carintin and all the provinces of Goritz and Istra, with the seaport cities of Trieste and Pola and the larger part of Dalmatia.
Local authorities will maintain order under allied supervision in these areas, which are inhabited mainly by Italians.
Germany’s southern borders are exposed as a result of the agreement. The Allies are less than 100 miles from Bavaria, and have complete control of the railway and equipment on Austrian soil.
The Allies have also gained free movement over roads, rail and waterways in Austro-Hungarian territory on the Southern Front.
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