The entrance of the USA in the first world war occurred in April of 1917, when the United States declared war against the Germans and their allies. A large volume of soldiers, tanks, ships and warplanes were used to ensure that the Entente victory was secured. In a short time, the German and Austrian troops were defeated. In November 1918, the armistice of Compiègne hit the retreat of the Germans and the rapid victory of the Triple Entente.