The First World War
- The Christmas Day Truce -
During the Christmas Truce of 1914, British and German soldiers along the Western Front temporarily halted hostilities. They exchanged greetings and gifts and even played football in No Man's Land. This spontaneous act of peace is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the shared desire for peace.
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Did you know?
A significant part of the truce involved recovering and burying the fallen soldiers
from both sides.
A significant part of the truce involved recovering and burying the fallen soldiers
from both sides.
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