Events in 1918

January 9, 1918

Battle of Bear Valley

The Battle of Bear Valley in southern Arizona marked the final armed conflict between Native Americans and U.S. military forces, involving Yaqui fighters and a U.S. Army cavalry unit. This historic engagement ended centuries of warfare between indigenous peoples and the United States government.

April 2, 1918

Largest WWI Dogfight

The largest aerial battle of World War I took place on April 2, 1918, over Saint-Quentin, France, involving around 100 aircraft in a massive dogfight between German and Allied forces. The battle consisted of two major engagements resulting in 28 aircraft losses.

April 20, 1918

Red Baron's Last Victory

On April 20, 1918, Manfred von Richthofen, known as the Red Baron, achieved his 80th and final aerial victory by shooting down a British Sopwith Camel over Morlancourt Ridge, France. This marked his last triumph before his death the following day.

September 26, 1918

René Fonck's Six Victories in One Day

French ace René Fonck achieves remarkable feat by downing six German aircraft in a single day while flying his SPAD S.XIII fighter, marking his most successful day during World War I.