The Christmas Truce (WW1)

n the week leading up to the 25th, 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 (soccer) 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.

Clips taken from - Sainsbury Christmas Ad - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KHoVBK2EVE&t=15s

Anzacs Mini Series - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUilqE2bT_o&t=3s

Audio from History Channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGO9Q1vl-iM

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