The Armistice of 11 November 1918 was finally signed in General Foch"s railway carriage near Compiègne in France. It ended fighting on land, sea and air in World War I between the Allies and their last remaining opponent, Germany. Activity: Video and recapWatch this video clip from the BBC Series. The Great War 1914 - 1918.This reviews the events that led up to the armistice and why Germany signed the armistice.