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    We've all heard of the truces between the BEF and the German army troops, but were there similar truces on the French sectors. I haven't read of any.
    I'm pretty sure there weren't any on the eastern front (if nothing else, the 2 week difference in when Christmas was celebrated in the Eastern Orthodox Church).
    Karl
    It is impossible for a man to begin to learn what he thinks he knows. -- Epictetus

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    I have been looking at the Christmas truce for a week or so now for my 100 years ago today posts and have come across nothing about the French Karl.
    If I get anything I'll let you know.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Obviously had my mind on other aspects of the truce. ie Tommies.
    First place I looked.
    Here you go.

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-30433729

    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte View Post
    Obviously had my mind on other aspects of the truce. ie Tommies.
    First place I looked.
    Here you go.

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-30433729

    Rob.
    Thank you for posting this. It was a revelation.

    Barthas wrote: "Shared suffering brings hearts together, dissolves hatred and prompts sympathy among indifferent people and even enemies. Those who deny this understand nothing of human psychology. French and German soldiers looked at one another and saw that they were all equal as men."

    A perfect message for Xmas.

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    Glad you liked it Nicola.
    It was lucky that I found an article so apt in the first place I looked.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Fascinating, Rob. Thank you very much for finding this.
    A pity this spirit at the front couldn't have found it's way to the capitals, and have everyone call it a day.
    Merry Christmas to the ghosts of those brave soldiers who put aside the war for Christmas

    Karl
    It is impossible for a man to begin to learn what he thinks he knows. -- Epictetus

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    My pleasure Karl.
    Glad to be of service.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Thanks for that Rob, something new learnt.

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    thanks Rob, I must admit I was under the impression that the Christmas truce was only between the British and German troops. I'm glad I've been enlightened



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