Month: December 2017

WWII Santa

Christmas in Wartime – Part II

December 20, 2017 American History, WWII 00:27:39

In Part II of the Christmas in Wartime podcast, Mark reviews some of the happenings that American and Allied soldiers experienced during WWII. There are a few items from the home front and some from where the fighting occurred, as well as a few segments from POWs. First, a mention that I forgot to include…

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Rendering of the WWI Christmas Truce

Christmas in Wartime – Part I

December 13, 2017 American History, WWI 00:30:19

War brings few joyous moments. Over the years, Christmas time has provided a few glimmers of warmth. From a surprise victory for George Washington, to mules masquerading as reindeer in the Civil War, to a flare-lit soccer game between Brits and Germans in WWI, Mark shares some wartime Christmas memories.

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