Posted on Dec 24, 2016
A Sign Of Friendship In The Midst Of War I THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE 1914
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The Christmas truce refers to a series of widespread but unofficial ceasefires along the Western Front of World War I around Christmas 1914.
In the week leading up to the holiday, French, German and British soldiers crossed trenches to exchange seasonal greetings and talk. In some areas, men from both sides ventured into no man's land on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to mingle and exchange food and souvenirs. There were joint burial ceremonies and prisoner swaps, while several meetings ended in carol-singing. Men played games of football with one another, giving one of the most memorable images of the truce. Peaceful behavior was not ubiquitous; fighting continued in some sectors, while in others the sides settled on little more than arrangements to recover bodies.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_truce
http://www.history.com/topics/christmas/history-of-christmas/videos/the-christmas-truce
In the week leading up to the holiday, French, German and British soldiers crossed trenches to exchange seasonal greetings and talk. In some areas, men from both sides ventured into no man's land on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to mingle and exchange food and souvenirs. There were joint burial ceremonies and prisoner swaps, while several meetings ended in carol-singing. Men played games of football with one another, giving one of the most memorable images of the truce. Peaceful behavior was not ubiquitous; fighting continued in some sectors, while in others the sides settled on little more than arrangements to recover bodies.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_truce
http://www.history.com/topics/christmas/history-of-christmas/videos/the-christmas-truce
WWI
Military History
Christmas
Warfare
Peace
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Great history share SGT John " Mac " McConnell Sad view of war during the most peaceful day of the year. The pockets of banter from both sides reminds us of our most basic acts of humanity. Interesting history.
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There was a movie made about this. Very riveting movie. Wasn't there also some chargers levied against some of e Officers for allowing his to happen? I wish I could remember the name of the movie...old age and memory.....
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SGT John " Mac " McConnell
I understand Tim. I have brain farts too ! Thanks.. Have a Merry Christmas.. Best wishes..
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