On Christmas Day in 1914, German and British troops held a temporary ceasefire known as the ‘Christmas Truce’. Both sides sang carols, exchanged Christmas greetings and gifts, and there are even stories of soccer matches taking place. In the above photo, German troops decorate a tree in their trench. (via It Happened on Christmas Day - Photo Essays - TIME)
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They picked up their rifles...heavy artillery when ordered
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world blues 2011 adds...if it can happen on one day, it proves war ends when troops refuse...
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