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Christmas Truce The Western Front December 1914 - Malcolm Brown, Shirley Seaton 1984 PDF Leo Cooper / Secker & Warburg BOOKS
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Christmas Truce The Western Front December 1914
Author: Malcolm Brown, Shirley Seaton
Year: 1984
Pages: 244
Format: PDF
File size: 21,0 МБ
Language: ENG



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The book "Christmas Truce The Western Front December 1914" by Malcolm Brown tells the story of one of the most incredible and heartwarming events of World War I - the Christmas truce that took place along the Western Front in December 1914. Despite the devastating conflict that had been raging for months, soldiers from both sides of the battlefield laid down their weapons and came together to celebrate the holiday season, finding common ground in their shared humanity. The plot revolves around the true account of the Christmas truce, which was a brief but powerful moment of peace during one of the bloodiest conflicts in history. It highlights how, despite the chaos and destruction of war, there is always hope for humanity and the possibility of redemption. The story is based on extensive research and firsthand accounts from participants, providing a unique perspective on this remarkable event. The book begins with an introduction to the setting, describing the harsh conditions of the trenches on the Western Front and the brutal fighting that had characterized the early months of the war. As the holiday season approaches, tensions begin to ease, and soldiers from both sides start to talk and exchange gifts. The author describes the events leading up to the truce, including the singing of carols by British troops and the exchange of greetings between German and British soldiers. On Christmas Eve, the Germans began to decorate their trenches with candles and lanterns, creating a festive atmosphere. The British responded by singing carols, and soon both sides were singing together.
Книга Малкольма Брауна «Рождественское перемирие на Западном фронте в декабре 1914 года» рассказывает об одном из самых невероятных и трогательных событий Первой мировой войны - Рождественском перемирии, которое произошло на Западном фронте в декабре 1914 года. Несмотря на разрушительный конфликт, который бушевал в течение нескольких месяцев, солдаты с обеих сторон поля боя сложили оружие и собрались вместе, чтобы отпраздновать праздничный сезон, найдя точки соприкосновения в своей общей человечности. Сюжет вращается вокруг истинного рассказа о рождественском перемирии, которое стало кратким, но мощным моментом мира во время одного из самых кровавых конфликтов в истории. В нем подчеркивается, как, несмотря на хаос и разрушение войны, всегда есть надежда на человечество и возможность искупления. История основана на обширных исследованиях и личных сообщениях участников, предоставляя уникальный взгляд на это замечательное событие. Книга начинается с введения в сеттинг, описывающего суровые условия окопов на Западном фронте и жестокие бои, которые характеризовали первые месяцы войны. По мере приближения сезона отпусков напряженность начинает ослабевать, и солдаты с обеих сторон начинают разговаривать и обмениваться подарками. Автор описывает события, приведшие к перемирию, включая пение колядок британскими войсками и обмен приветствиями между немецкими и британскими солдатами. В канун Рождества немцы начали украшать свои окопы свечами и фонарями, создавая атмосферу праздника. Британцы ответили пением колядок, и вскоре обе стороны пели вместе.
Il libro di Malcolm Brown «La tregua di Natale sul fronte occidentale nel dicembre 1914» racconta uno degli eventi più incredibili e commoventi della prima guerra mondiale, la tregua di Natale avvenuta sul fronte occidentale nel dicembre 1914. Nonostante il conflitto devastante che ha infuriato per mesi, i soldati da entrambi i lati del campo di battaglia hanno deposto le armi e si sono riuniti per festeggiare la stagione natalizia, trovando un punto di contatto nella loro comune umanità. La storia ruota intorno al vero racconto della tregua natalizia, che è diventato un breve ma potente momento di pace durante uno dei conflitti più sanguinosi della storia. Sottolinea come, nonostante il caos e la distruzione della guerra, ci sia sempre speranza per l'umanità e la possibilità di redenzione. La storia si basa su approfondite ricerche e messaggi personali dei partecipanti, fornendo una visione unica di questo meraviglioso evento. Il libro inizia con l'introduzione al setting che descrive le dure condizioni delle trincee sul fronte occidentale e i violenti combattimenti che hanno caratterizzato i primi mesi di guerra. Mentre la stagione delle vacanze si avvicina, le tensioni cominciano ad allentarsi e i soldati da entrambe le parti iniziano a parlare e scambiarsi regali. L'autore descrive gli eventi che hanno portato alla tregua, tra cui il canto dei villaggi da parte delle truppe britanniche e lo scambio di saluti tra soldati tedeschi e britannici. La vigilia di Natale, i tedeschi cominciarono a decorare le loro trincee con candele e luci, creando un clima di festa. Gli inglesi hanno risposto cantando i villoni, e poco dopo entrambi i lati cantavano insieme.
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