Sir John Keagan believes that the 1914 Christmas gathering in "no man's land" was an event of the moment. The English troops heard the Germans singing. They responded with their songs. A few brave soldiers ventured out. Soon the whole division was out. Only combat troops would take that kind of chance. Once the general officers found out, it was back to the trenches. Can't have the troops believing that the other side is human.
__________________
Semper Fi
|