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Rjevski on July 27, 2017 | parent | context | favorite | on: The Evolution of Trust

> Despite strict orders not to chillax with the enemy, British and German soldiers left their trenches, crossed No Man's Land, and gathered to bury their dead, exchange gifts, and play games.

Is this actually true? I'd love to read more about it.

clock_tower on July 27, 2017 [–]

Absolutely true: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_truce

Rjevski on July 27, 2017 | [–]

Thanks - that was a heart-warming read.

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