One hundred years ago this weekend, the trenches fell silent. The war to end all wars was over. In addition to marking the end of a conflict that killed tens of millions, the armistice of Nov. 11, 1918, began a peace process that reshaped the world in ways still being felt. As we speak, wars rage in the Middle East within and between countries whose borders were hastily drawn up during the negotiation of the Treaty of Versailles.
To commemorate this world-shaping event, the History Channel partners with Ford to devote its entire Saturday and Sunday prime-time schedule to “Truck Weekend in America.” Truck enthusiasts put their vehicles to the test in different off-road challenges on two helpings of “Truck Night in America” (8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, History).
