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Dec 2023
7m 34s

Christmas Truce of 1914

BEDTIME HISTORY
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During the holiday season, learn about a rare moment of peace during the First World War. On Christmas Eve 1914, troops on both the Allied and German sides ceased fighting and instead came together and celebrated. Learn more about how the truce came about and hear first-hand accounts from the soldiers involved.

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