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Christmas Day 1914
Fraternisation between German and English soldiers on Christmas Day 1914 in Ploegsteert on the Western Front in France during World War I. Two German officers with Private Turner of the LRB, the one with the beard is a doctor of medicine
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Doctor Entente Fraternisation Friendship Informal Ploegsteert Private Truce Turner Ww 1
14"x11" Photo Print
Step back in time and experience the extraordinary moment of history with our Media Storehouse Photographic Print of 'Christmas Day 1914' by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures the rare and poignant fraternisation between German and English soldiers on Christmas Day 1914 in Ploegsteert on the Western Front during World War I. Bring this historic moment into your home and add a touch of history to your décor. Order now and relive the spirit of peace and unity that emerged amidst the chaos of war.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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A Moment of Unprecedented Peace: The Christmas Truce of 1914 in Ploegsteert, France. This evocative photograph captures an extraordinary moment in the annals of World War I history, as German and English soldiers came together in an unofficial truce on Christmas Day, 1914. The scene unfolds in the muddy trenches of Ploegsteert, on the Western Front in France. Two German officers, one with a distinguished beard, engage in conversation with Private Turner of the LRB (Loyal Regiment Borderers). The doctor in the foreground, with his medical insignia visible, adds a sense of informality to the encounter. The Christmas Truce of 1914, an unprecedented event during the Great War, began when German soldiers began singing carols and decorating their trenches with lights. British soldiers responded in kind, and soon both sides were exchanging gifts and even playing a game of soccer in the no-man's land between their trenches. This moment of peace, however brief, stands as a poignant reminder of the shared humanity that transcended the divisive lines of the war. This photograph, a testament to the historical significance of the Christmas Truce, offers a rare glimpse into the informal and human side of the soldiers who fought in the First World War. The image is a powerful reminder of the enduring power of friendship and the desire for peace, even in the midst of conflict.
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