"The Christmas Truce": the numerous holiday episodes of brotherly fraternization of soldiers with their opposites 1914-1916 and beyond, ignoring orders of brass. The soldiers visited, shared pictures, sang together, played soccer matches, and exchanged gifts. This is a reflection of the insanity of war.
This compilation was presented by Truth and Justice Radioâs host, Bob Funke, on Christmas Eve 2017, but we believe itâs timeless. Bob is a Purple Heart-awarded veteran of the Vietnam War and a committed member of Veterans for Peace, Smedley D. Butler Brigade.
(Aside: Here are some words from decorated WW1 war hero Smedley Butlerâs 1935 book, War Is A Racket: âWar is a racket. It always has been. . . . It is the only one in which the profits are reckoned in dollars and the losses in lives.â You can read that book at wanttoknow.info/warisaracket, all lower case, or download it from archive.org/details/WarIsARacket.)
After a 1 minute intro, this presentation is 46 minutes in duration.
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