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15 Facts About How the Christmas Truce REALLY Went Down

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9. The Truce Didn’t Last Long

9. The Truce Didn't Last Long
Christmas ceasefires briefly halted conflict, with most fighting resuming swiftly after Boxing Day.

Most ceasefires began late on Christmas Eve and ended by Boxing Day, with few lasting into early January in rare cases. The return to hostilities was ordered swiftly. Ultimately, the soldiers began shooting again at the men they shared tobacco and chocolate with. More at History Extra.

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