The Armistice on 11 November 1918 was only a temporary respite for the Allied troops, who quickly crossed into Germany to act as an occupying force. In this painting by Sir William Rothenstein, a British sentry stands guard next to a howitzer looking out over the Rhine River.
Painted by Sir William Rothenstein
Beaverbrook Collection of War Art
CWM 19710261-0601
Canada and the First World War
