The Christmas When The Guns Fell Silent . . .

[Selkirk]

In 1914, one hundred and three years ago today, on Christmas Eve and most of Christmas Day, the guns fell silent.

The Story ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWF2JBb1bvM
The Story Behind The Story ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_148824475&feature=iv&src_vid=NWF2JBb1bvM&v=2s1YvnfcFVs

Merry Christmas,


Selkirk

[walking buffalo]

Thanks Selkirk,

Merry Christmas and Peace on Earth.

WB

[pikergolf]

Well doesn't that bring a lump to your throat. Thanks for posting.

[Gray Wolf]

Well doesn't that bring a lump to your throat. Thanks for posting.

Well said!

[owlhoot]

Thank You for that,

[58thecat]

Very nice.

[J0HN_R1]

Well doesn't that bring a lump to your throat. Thanks for posting.

Diddo !

[Selkirk]

Thanks Selkirk,

Merry Christmas and Peace on Earth.

WB

That first Christmas of WWI was the only time it happened during that war. As it constituted blatant 'fraternising with the enemy', the generals on both sides had to put an end to it.

And then that horrible meat-grinder of a war, dragged on for over three more years.


Selkirk