A frontline soldier's moving account of the fabled 'Christmas truce' of 1914 | Aeon Videos
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Captain Reginald John 'Jake' Armes described the Christmas truce as 'one of the most extraordinary scenes imaginable,' highlighting the unexpected humanity shared by warring soldiers.
As soldiers from both sides exchanged gifts and songs during the truce, the atmosphere transformed into a rare moment of peace amidst the brutality of the First World War.
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