629. WWI: The Christmas Truce

Did the Christmas Truce - which saw a number of unofficial ceasefires between the combatants of the First World War, during the Christmas of 1914 - really occur, or was it a myth? What is the real story behind this legendary event? And, did German and British soldiers really play football across no-man's land?

Join Dominic and Tom as they delve into the history behind one of the most famous and moving events of the First World War.

Series: Standalone
Topics: World War I Christmas
Published date: 2025-12-25
Year span: 1914

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