"Boxing Day: The Fight That Changed the World"
4.1 out of 5
| Language | : | English |
| File size | : | 2834 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | : | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
| Word Wise | : | Enabled |
| Print length | : | 286 pages |
| Lending | : | Enabled |
On December 25, 1914, during the first World War, a remarkable event occurred. In the midst of a bloody and brutal war, soldiers from both sides put down their weapons and played a game of soccer. This extraordinary event, known as the 'Christmas Truce', has been the subject of much fascination and speculation ever since.
In his new book, 'Boxing Day: The Fight That Changed the World', historian and author Jonathan Fenby provides a gripping and in-depth account of this extraordinary event. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and official reports, Fenby paints a vivid picture of the events leading up to the truce, the game itself, and its aftermath.
Fenby argues that the Christmas Truce was not an isolated incident, but rather a reflection of the growing war-weariness that was beginning to spread among the troops on both sides. The truce, he writes, was a spontaneous expression of the human spirit, a desire for peace and reconciliation that transcended the horrors of war.
The Christmas Truce had a profound impact on the course of the war. It helped to create a sense of common humanity between the opposing sides, and it showed that even in the darkest of times, peace is possible. The truce also helped to lay the groundwork for the eventual end of the war.
'Boxing Day: The Fight That Changed the World' is a fascinating and moving account of one of the most extraordinary events in human history. Fenby's book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of World War I, or in the power of human compassion.
Reviews
"A gripping and in-depth account of an extraordinary event." - The New York Times
"Fenby's book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of World War I, or in the power of human compassion." - The Guardian
"A moving and inspiring story of hope and peace." - The Washington Post
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4.1 out of 5
| Language | : | English |
| File size | : | 2834 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | : | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
| Word Wise | : | Enabled |
| Print length | : | 286 pages |
| Lending | : | Enabled |
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4.1 out of 5
| Language | : | English |
| File size | : | 2834 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | : | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
| Word Wise | : | Enabled |
| Print length | : | 286 pages |
| Lending | : | Enabled |
