Dec 22 2024 94 mins 1
Surprise! The ACTUAL swans song!
Our friend Matt Borders has departed the show… As a parting treat though, he dishes up one last story that ties into the spirit of the holidays. The Christmas Truce of 1914, a shred of humanity during the darkening days of the First World War.
The Truce has become so steeped in legend that it takes on an almost mythical perspective. During the war need articles and letters where written about it. Between the two world wars books referenced the event and following the Second World War the event has made it into film on several occasions.
What exactly happened on Christmas Eve and Day 1914? Did it occur as popular culture would have us believe? What happened to the men involved? All this and more will be discussed as we dive into this very special event, the 1914 Christmas Truce.
Happy holidays from The History Things Podcast!!
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