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Events on Friday 25 December 1914 1
1914Christmas truce on the Western FrontEnemy soldiers briefly cease fire and fraternise in no man's landIn several sectors of the Western Front, German and British troops spontaneously stopped fighting, exchanged gifts, and reportedly played football in no man's land. Officers on both sides moved quickly to end the unofficial ceasefire and prevent it recurring. It became one of the most retold episodes of the entire war.