december 25 1914 my darling lucille the strangest thing happened today i had to
December 25, 1914
My darling Lucille,
The strangest thing happened today. I had to remain on the front lines while we waited for reinforcements to arrive., but today, Christmas, my officer was called to a meeting in no man’s land. He called me up to watch his back while he walked to this meeting and I have never been more nervous in my entire life. I stooped with my gun trained on the man watching the German officer. The two officers had words and when mine turned around, he had the biggest smile on his face. He walked back towards me and
placed a hand on my shoulder, he said, “Today, we will celebrate Christmas.” He turned to tell the other men and I heard a cheer erupt. It was the most amazing thing. Men from both sides poured from the trenches and I never realised how many were actually in each one. On this day, Christmas day, our side of the Western Front was quiet and we laughed and sang songs with the Germans on the other side. Something I never dreamed of doing. Hopefully the joy we had today will help end this war soon.
Until we meet again,
Max
December 25, 1914
My darling Lucille,
The strangest thing happened today. I had to remain on the front lines while we waited for reinforcements to arrive., but today, Christmas, my officer was called to a meeting in no man’s land. He called me up to watch his back while he walked to this meeting and I have never been more nervous in my entire life. I stooped with my gun trained on the man watching the German officer. The two officers had words and when mine turned around, he had the biggest smile on his face. He walked back towards me and placed a hand on my shoulder, he said, “Today, we will celebrate Christmas.” He turned to tell the other men and I heard a cheer erupt. It was the most amazing thing. Men from both sides poured from the trenches and I never realised how many were actually in each one. On this day, Christmas day, our side of the Western Front was quiet and we laughed and sang songs with the Germans on the other side. Something I never dreamed of doing. Hopefully the joy we had today will help end this war soon.
Until we meet again,
Max
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December 25, 1914
My darling Lucille,
The strangest thing happened today. I had to remain on the front lines while we waited for reinforcements to arrive., but today, Christmas, my officer was called to a meeting in no man’s land. He called me up to watch his back while he walked to this meeting and I have never been more nervous in my entire life. I stooped with my gun trained on the man watching the German officer. The two officers had words and when mine turned around, he had the biggest smile on his face. He walked back towards me and placed a hand on my shoulder, he said, “Today, we will celebrate Christmas.” He turned to tell the other men and I heard a cheer erupt. It was the most amazing thing. Men from both sides poured from the trenches and I never realised how many were actually in each one. On this day, Christmas day, our side of the Western Front was quiet and we laughed and sang songs with the Germans on the other side. Something I never dreamed of doing. Hopefully the joy we had today will help end this war soon.
Until we meet again,
Max
