24 December 2021

The Christmas Truce 1914

On Christmas Eve, 1914, in certain sectors on the Western Front, a Christmas Truce broke out. Men from both sides lay down their arms, came out of the trenches, fraternising, exchanging gifts, and even playing impromptu football matches. Here are some videos about that unusual event.

From Extra History, a sub-channel of Extra Credits



From The Great War channel 


The Sainsbury's Christmas advert from the centennial year 2014.





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