What events led to and took place during the Christmas Truce of 1914?
VINCIGUERRA, THOMAS. “The Truce of Christmas, 1914.” http://fbckpt.net/clientimages/34133/images/youth/december72014the%20truce%20of%20christmas,%201914%20-%20new%20york%20times.pdf. March 14, 2016.
These word for word documentations and journal entries perfectly reflect what the Christmas Truce was about. Two conflicting armies on the battlefront celebrating an international holiday during a difficult time period. Both the Germans and British agreed to, ‘no shooting!’ in their native tongues and thus the Christmas Truce was born. Though, Adolf Hitler was completely against the whole entire agreement. Adolf ridiculed his comrades and told them that, “Such things should not …show more content…
As the title says, it took place during World War I, and was a truce made on Christmas. British, Belgian, French, and Germans, approximately 100,000 in total, were believed to have participated in this event. Many soldiers emerged into “no-man’s land” to sing seasonal songs, and enjoy the holiday. It is even believed that they played soccer and other games, such as board games. Sadly, it was only ever a truce though, and never actually stayed peaceful for long.
“Christmas Truce of 1914.” History.com. A&E Television Networks. Web. 11 March, 2016. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/christmas-truce-of-1914.
The Christmas Truce began on Christmas Eve, 1914. British, along with German troops sung Christmas carols across the battlefield. On December 25, Christmas, in “no-man’s-land” both troops emerged to celebrate the holiday and participate in festivities. Others used the distraction to clean up the bodies of their fallen comrades. This day served as proof that, “Beneath the brutal clash of weapons, the soldiers’ essential humanity remained
VINCIGUERRA, THOMAS. “The Truce of Christmas, 1914.” http://fbckpt.net/clientimages/34133/images/youth/december72014the%20truce%20of%20christmas,%201914%20-%20new%20york%20times.pdf. March 14, 2016.
These word for word documentations and journal entries perfectly reflect what the Christmas Truce was about. Two conflicting armies on the battlefront celebrating an international holiday during a difficult time period. Both the Germans and British agreed to, ‘no shooting!’ in their native tongues and thus the Christmas Truce was born. Though, Adolf Hitler was completely against the whole entire agreement. Adolf ridiculed his comrades and told them that, “Such things should not …show more content…
As the title says, it took place during World War I, and was a truce made on Christmas. British, Belgian, French, and Germans, approximately 100,000 in total, were believed to have participated in this event. Many soldiers emerged into “no-man’s land” to sing seasonal songs, and enjoy the holiday. It is even believed that they played soccer and other games, such as board games. Sadly, it was only ever a truce though, and never actually stayed peaceful for long.
“Christmas Truce of 1914.” History.com. A&E Television Networks. Web. 11 March, 2016. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/christmas-truce-of-1914.
The Christmas Truce began on Christmas Eve, 1914. British, along with German troops sung Christmas carols across the battlefield. On December 25, Christmas, in “no-man’s-land” both troops emerged to celebrate the holiday and participate in festivities. Others used the distraction to clean up the bodies of their fallen comrades. This day served as proof that, “Beneath the brutal clash of weapons, the soldiers’ essential humanity remained