Christmas Truce Archives

The Unknown Voice of the Christmas Truce

Among the many remarkable stories from the 1914 Christmas Truce, one anonymous letter stands out for its vivid, heartfelt account of peace in the middle of war. Though the writer’s … Read the guide

Christmas in Uniform: Hertfordshire Soldiers and the Christmas Truce of 1914

What the Hertfordshire letters reveal The Christmas Truce of 1914 is often remembered through stories of British and German soldiers meeting between the trenches, exchanging gifts and playing football. Letters … Read the guide