https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv Key information I have learnt... en-us 2016-06-17 06:53:08 UTC 2026-01-04 08:18:35 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Ornamenttree.png lheppenstall https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114889967 2016-06-17 06:55:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114889967 https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898184 I think that the Christmas Truce was worthwhile due to the fact it allowed soldiers to enjoy the festive period in peace with other soldiers, furthermore the fighting was put behind them just for a day. Since the soldiers weren't with family it must have been a relief to spend Christmas peacefully exchanging gifts and conversation the opposing side. Other countries such as India, Belgium and the French troops were angry that the British were been so friendly to the Germans, however I believe it was an act of kindness.]]> 2016-06-17 09:04:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898184 https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898187 The truce was good as it raised moral within the groups , they sung carols , traded gifts, Put up Christmas trees and even had small kick abouts however no official match was arranged. In my opinion the truce was good as it was needed for the moods of the soldiers as they where not around their families at christmas.]]> 2016-06-17 09:04:46 UTC https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898187 https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898188 I think that the christmas truce of 1914 was worth while as they could stop fighting and unite for a day. However stricter orders were issused to end the truce and small truces couldnt happen again. Also it gave the soilders opportunity to open their presents and letters sent from familys and supporters.]]> 2016-06-17 09:04:48 UTC https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898188 https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898191 The Christmas truce of  1914 showed that both the Germans and the English had not been entirely crushed and corrupted by the devastation and loss of the war. By sharing gifts and other treats they created the symbolic memory of peace between two sides witch will forever be remembered. Joining together for a football match among Christmas Day showed that they were no different from eachother. They actually got along quite well and in my opinion proved that there was no real war other than two power hungry men who wanted more.]]> 2016-06-17 09:04:49 UTC https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898191 https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898197 In my opinion I believe that the Christmas truce wasn't just a football game as everyone makes it out to be. It was also a time of peace and friendship. Although the two sides were at war. They could still spend at least one day together to sing carols and enjoy listening to each other's stories. I feel like this is a very important thing to know about because it is a key event in history where British and german soldiers created peace.]]> 2016-06-17 09:04:53 UTC https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898197 https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898200 In my opinion i think the Christmas truce was a worthwhile part of the war because it gave the soliders the chance to exchange gifts with their enemies on the front line Everyone came together and stopped fighting for the most important day if the year for some! I believe that war starts because of politicians therefore the soliders shouldnt be made to hate their opponents, this was the perfect opportunity for the soliders to celebrate together.]]> 2016-06-17 09:04:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898200 https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898201 Was seen as a symbolic moment of peace. It started when the Germans began singing and they the British joined in so they decided to have a truce. In my opinion I think it was good to do this as I think it helped boost morale and also gave the soldiers an opportunity to celebrate Christmas. ]]> 2016-06-17 09:04:59 UTC https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898201 https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898203 I think that the Christmas truce of 1914 was a well deserved day of peace throughout a vicious war , even though it wasn't one of the first truces but one of the last]]> 2016-06-17 09:05:00 UTC https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898203 https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898207 The Christmas truce was worth while as it was a symbolic moment of peace in an otherwise devastatingly violent war. It addition it was an opportunity to recover wounded soldiers, bury the dead and shore up damaged trenches. It also helped to maintain morale and bring some festive cheer to those at the front. Although the General didn't agree as the High Command was very angry and harsh punishment was delivered for any men caught refusing to fight. Overall it was a very different Christmas but a unique experience. ]]> 2016-06-17 09:05:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898207 https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898208 I believe that the Christmas truce was justified because it helped soldiers that would do anything to get away from the war for example desertion.It also helped to boost morale and and opportunity to interact with other people and exchange Christmas gifts.Also the soldiers were given a break from fighting and would be able to send letters back to their family and and open parcels from family.]]> 2016-06-17 09:05:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898208 https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898211 I think that the Christmas truce was worth while as it meant that the soldiers could enjoy Christmas without having to fight or stay in the trenches. However it wasn't the only truce that happened, there was informal truces before the Christmas truce.]]> 2016-06-17 09:05:03 UTC https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898211 https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898219 There was no football game. It was just a kick about that was over exagerated. The Christmas truce was over exagerated as there was always truces along the western front and so this would have been like any other it just happened to be on Christmas Day. I don't think that this truce would have boosted morale because they would have spoken to the Germans and then realised they were alright people and wouldn't have wanted to fight them. I think the fat that parcels and letters were sent from family and friends would have boosted morale though because hearing from their family would have made them want to fight for them.]]> 2016-06-17 09:05:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898219 https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898221 I think that the Christmas truce was worthwhile because it allowed men get together for Christmas and it stopped fighting and they may of thought that the war would end and not as many people would of got killed if it did.]]> 2016-06-17 09:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898221 https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898233 I think that the Christmas truce was worth while because it made the soldiers come together and celebrate Christmas even though they weren't with their families. It made the men have hope and have some peace for one day. They exchanged gifts and played football which made them feel like it was Christmas. ]]> 2016-06-17 09:05:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898233 https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898234 I my opinion the truce was justified as it reassured both sides that the war wasn't going to last for ever. On the other hand it made it harder for soldiers to fight as they felt as if they had a bond with the opposition.
Soldiers and the press found it fascinating that two nations where singing the same carol in the middle of the war although the high command had a very different opinion resulting in harsh punishments for anyone found refusing to fight]]> 2016-06-17 09:05:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898234 https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898239 In my opinion the Christmas truce was worthwhile because it allowed soldiers to enjoy themselves and they stopped fighting. It may have given them hope that the war would end. The soldiers were able to exchange gifts such as cigars and were able to have small kick abouts. Both sides sung carols and took photos. However the commands made sure that they couldn't have truces in the future]]> 2016-06-17 09:05:23 UTC https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898239 https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898241 I believe that the Christmas truce was worth while, as it helped men come together in a place of no hope. Also, the unofficial truces were justified because basically every soldier was of the same religion and most had faith in their God. Some may see the truce as a Christmas miracle.]]> 2016-06-17 09:05:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898241 https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898250 I believe that the Christmas truce was worth while. I think this because it helped soldiers come together and realise that there was still hope. It also would have reminded them of home which would have made them happy. Both countries exchanged gifts and took photos. Dead and wounded soldiers were given a proper memorial. 460,000 parcels and 2.5 million letters were sent to British soldiers, Germans also received small gift boxes. This little gesture would have given soldiers hope.

]]> 2016-06-17 09:05:39 UTC https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898250 https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898261 I think that it was a nice action to do as most of the soliders wanted to celebrate christmas , as the soliders stood up out of the trenches and waved ants the soliders , because it was Christmas didn't shoot them so they all began to shake hands. In my opinion, the Christmas truce was important because even though some people didn't agree with it who weren't at the war , the soliders did agree that for one day they can stop war and being peace. Belgian , Indians and French troops who witnessed episodes of fraternisation were at the best puzzled and at worst very angry that the British troops were being friendly towards the Germans.]]> 2016-06-17 09:05:48 UTC https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898261 https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898295 I think that the Christmas Truce was a good idea because it meant that all the soldiers came together and stopped all the fighting and just had a good time which meant they were happy. However I don't like how it only lasted for a day and that the day before or the day after all the soldiers went back to fighting and people got killed. Overall 460,000 parcels and 2.5 million letters were sent to British soldiers in France which let them know that everybody back home was still thinking about them.]]> 2016-06-17 09:06:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898295 https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898296 I think that the Christmas Truce was worth while because it gave the soldiers a sense of Christmas even though they were away from their families. However, the authorities that rejected the idea, were wrong to do so because it prevented Christmas cheer in the trenches.]]> 2016-06-17 09:06:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898296 https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898300 In my opinion the 1914 unofficial truce was justified as it lifted the moral of the soldiers. Both sides were clearly lacking in hope, and I feel that the football game was a good way to break tension and for both sides to relax. The build up to the truce on Christmas Eve was described as 'magical' by both sides. The Christmas truce is now a symbolic moment of peace. ]]> 2016-06-17 09:06:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898300 https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898307 In my opinion I do not think the Christmas truce was anything special as there were many truces in the duration of the war. This story has been exaggerated over the many years it has been told. There were some small scale kickabouts but many other activities too, some people just went out there to exchange gifts and get out of their normal routine. I also think the generals over reacted as they were mad and feared that they would now question the war, I think they would have just been grateful for the chance of a normal relaxed day,]]> 2016-06-17 09:06:40 UTC https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898307 https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898357 I think that the Christmas truce was a very important day because even though they were still at war they managed to come together and put every thing behind them and exchange gifts with each other such as chocolate. Furthermore the Christmas truce is often celebrated as a symbolic moment of peace.]]> 2016-06-17 09:07:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898357 https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898365 In my opinion it was a very important day because peace was made just for one day. Both countries met on No Man's Land where they exchanged gifts and shook hands. Later that night, they had a night of singing carols.
Even though war was still happening, the troops managed to find truce just for one day. It was a day of 'normality.' Belgian, French and Indian troops were very angry at the British and German soldiers for being friendly. They believed war shouldn't stop for any celebration.]]> 2016-06-17 09:07:39 UTC https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898365 https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898376 In my opinion I think that the Christmas truce was a very important day because on Christmas Eve the Germans started singing Christmas carols which led to the British joining in,additionally gifts were exchanged such as chocolate and cigarettes.Furthermore General Haig ordered no reliefs as he wanted the soldiers to have a easy time.]]> 2016-06-17 09:07:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lheppenstall/xbi3g6smp5dv/wish/114898376