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Agiel7 · 06-03-13, 11:20 PM

I remember reading similar stories throughout the war between the sides on the quieter fronts. For instance, in one section with Germans on one side and French on the other, one German soldier frequently crossed No-Man's-Land to have lunch with the French soldiers, as their chow was usually better. In another instance, the sense of camaraderie between some Brits and Germans was such that the German brass eventually sent a battery of 25 lbers to instill "fighting spirit" into the men. However, the German grunts sent the Brits a message warning them of the development, and told them that they would blow a whistle to signal the Brits to take cover.

06-03-13, 11:20 PM	#4
Agiel7 Gunner Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 97 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	I remember reading similar stories throughout the war between the sides on the quieter fronts. For instance, in one section with Germans on one side and French on the other, one German soldier frequently crossed No-Man's-Land to have lunch with the French soldiers, as their chow was usually better. In another instance, the sense of camaraderie between some Brits and Germans was such that the German brass eventually sent a battery of 25 lbers to instill "fighting spirit" into the men. However, the German grunts sent the Brits a message warning them of the development, and told them that they would blow a whistle to signal the Brits to take cover.