Christmas Truce

[Jeff Mc William]

As a point of interest (and perhaps controversy) ; Did the French have a similar truce to that happening along the British Lines ? For obvious reasons perhaps, one would suspect not, although It would be interesting to know. Perhaps someone "out there" can enlighten me. Regards, and a happy Christmas to all. Jeff

[Brian Wolfe]

Hi Jeff,

I just read something about this and according to that account there was small limited truces along the French/German lines as well. If I can locate the passage I'll post it, as for now you'll have to trust my memory (perhaps yuor first big mistake )

Regards

Brian

[Bernhard H.Holst]

Hello.

Brian's memory serves him well. In the book I recently recommended in the Books etc section, "Silent Night" mention is made of only very minor temporary cease-fires on the French held line.

Bernhard H. Holst

Edited December 24, 2014 by Bernhard H.Holst

[Jeff Mc William]

That's very interesting (and enlightening) thank you gentlemen. I shall have to see if I can get hold of a copy of "Silent Night"

Many thanks again for your replies. Jeff