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The Rest Is HistoryDecember 25, 2025

629. WWI: The Christmas Truce

About This Episode
Did the Christmas Truce - which saw a number of unofficial ceasefires between the combatants of the First World War, during the Christmas of 1914 - really occur, or was it a myth? What is the real story behind this legendary event? And, did German and British soldiers really play football across no-man's land? Join Dominic and Tom as they delve into the history behind one of the most famous and moving events of the First World War. _______ Hive. Know your power. Visit https://hivehome.com to find out more. _______ Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/restishistory It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee ✅ _______ Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at therestishistory.com _______ For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to ⁠www.goalhanger.com⁠ _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editor: Jack Meek Social Producer: Harry Balden Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude Producer: Tabby Syrett Senior Producer: Theo Young-Smith
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Tark the Otter
Henry Williamson

Henry Williamson, some of our listeners may be familiar with that name because he is the author of a book called Tark the Otter, a nature classic that I think was published about a decade after the First World War.

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The Christmas Truce
Carol Ann Duffy

The Christmas Truce by Carol Ann Duffy was published in 2020 and also released as an illustrated children's book.

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Tarker the Otter
Henry Williamson

The excerpt mentions Henry Williamson as the author of 'Tarker the Otter', highlighting that it is a book that everybody loves.

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The Centenary cover

The real peak of interest came in 2014 with The Centenary, reflecting its context related to the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

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