After the "Great War" On November 3, 1918, German sailors began rebellion at the Kiel riot, precursor to the German Revolution and the end of the German Empire.
After the "Great War" On November 3, 1918, German sailors began rebellion at the Kiel riot, precursor to the German Revolution and the end of the German Empire. In October 1918, most of the ships of the German High Sea Fleet were docked in ports across the country, particularly Wilhemshaven in the North Sea and Kiel in the Baltic Sea. The discipline and spirit of the German Navy were on the ground at the time, and sailors received lower rations and expected a German surrender soon, with German armistice negotiations underway since early October 1918. On October 20, the German government accepted the allied peace period to cease its underwater activity. In response to this, Admiral Scheer, Chief of the German Navy, took the initiative and ordered Admiral Hipper, Commander of the German High Seas Fleet, to prepare the fleet for a decisive naval confrontation with the British Royal Navy on October 30. The plan was presented to the sailors on Oct. 24, who unanimously protested ...