Why Germans sought an armistice and on whose terms they preferred it?

Germans sought an armistice in 1918 primarily due to the dire military situation on the Western Front, widespread exhaustion, and the threat of revolution at home. They preferred an armistice on their own terms, aiming for favorable conditions that would allow them to negotiate peace without facing total defeat. The hope was to secure territorial gains and maintain some level of national honor, especially after the significant losses and deteriorating morale among their troops and civilians. Ultimately, they faced pressure from the Allies to accept harsher terms, leading to an unfavorable outcome for Germany.