"Peace on Earth and Mercy Mild": The Christmas Truce of 1914

Just five months into World War One in December 1914, fighting along the Western Front came to a stalemate when both Allied and German forces made it to the shores of the North Sea in Belgium. Then, just before Christmas, the unthinkable happened. Troops from both sides made an unofficial ceasefire in order to celebrate the holiday together. What triggered the so-named Christmas Truce of 1914 and what effect did it have on the broader conflict? Find out in a special holiday edition of the History Loves Company podcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/historylovescompany/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/historylovescompany/support</a>