An interesting and timely article .....
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/world-history/the-birth-of-the-war-graves-commission--and-the-furious-controversy-it-sparked-8928189.html
I didn't realise the armistice agreement was signed at 0500hrs yet fighting continued until 1100hrs, killing a further 11000 men. As with all wars, such a needless loss of life.
Lest we forget
No E mailing the latest news in those days to your chums in the trenches .... I am amazed the word got around so quickly ....