The Christmas Truce: Myth, Memory, and the First World War
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In late December 1914, German and British soldiers on the western front initiated a series of impromptu, unofficial ceasefires. Enlisted men across No Man's Land abandoned their trenches and crossed enemy lines to sing carols, share food and cigarettes, and even play a little soccer. Collectively known as the Christmas Truce, these fleeting moments of peace occupy a mythical place in remembrances of World War I. Yet new accounts suggest that the...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0813174023
ISBN13:9780813174020
Release Date:June 2017
Publisher:University Press of Kentucky
Length:310 Pages
Weight:0.97 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"
Age Range:18 years and up
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