9 February 1918

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War in the Air

Morane-Saulnier Type AI enters service with Escadrille N.156, which becomes Escadrille MSP.156 - the first of three escadrilles to convert to the new fighter.

Eastern Front

Germany and Austria sign a seperate peace treaty with Ukraine, and quickly send in troops to support their new 'ally' against any attacks from the rest of the Soviet Union.

War at Sea

The Wickes class destroyer USS Luce (DD-99) is laid down at Quincy, Mass

U.S. Destroyers: An Illustrated Design History, Norman Friedmann . The standard history of the development of American destroyers, from the earliest torpedo boat destroyers to the post-war fleet, and covering the massive classes of destroyers built for both World Wars. Gives the reader a good understanding of the debates that surrounded each class of destroyer and led to their individual features.
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How to cite this article: Rickard, J (3 January 2018), 9 February 1918, http://www.historyofwar.org/firstworldwar/daybyday/1918_02_09.html

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