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On this day in 1918, Australian hospital ship Warilda sank in the English Channel, while at Seale Hayne in Devon, at least one patient is on the road to recovery.

Written by Sarah Daniels

On this day in 1918, British intervention in the Russian civil war led to the occupation of Archangel, while at Halecot Farm, Effie faces the grim prospect of reaping alone.

Written by Sarah Daniels

On this day in 1918, On this day in 1918, the Franco-Swiss border was closed to contain the spread of Spanish Flu. But in Devon, the doors of Engleby Hall are thrown wide open to mark the first day of harvest.

Written by Sarah Daniels

On this day in 1918, a farmer from Ashburton was prosecuted for illegally removing sheep from Dartmoor, and at a nearby shepherd's hut, Cathy is found in the wilderness.

Written by Sarah Daniels

On this day in 1918, German prisoners were banned from farming alongside the Women's Land Army, and in Devon, Ivan is working closely with Primrose.

Written by Sarah Daniels

On this day in 1918, it was reported that a quarter of a million Americans had embarked for France, while in Staverley Court, all thoughts are on just one boy.

Written by Katie Hims

On this day in 1918, the German army was forced to retreat towards Épernay, while in Staverley Court, there's cause for celebration.

Written by Katie Hims

On this day in 1918, a German barber, Emil Theuergarten was imprisoned for posing as a Belgian, while in Devon, there's a quiet gathering at Halecot Farm.

Written by Katie Hims

On this day in 1918, The Times reported a decline in pauperism of nearly 10% over the year, while on Dartmoor, Cathy Lawrence has nothing left.

Written by Katie Hims

On this day in 1918, an outbreak of flu was reported at a PoW camp in Bramley, affecting a third of the 3,000 prisoners, while in Devon, Emily Colville goes to the fair.

Written by Katie Hims