The bittersweet story of the Christmas Truce of 1914
War stems from division. It happens when there are problems we just can’t seem to solve. War is seldom beautiful, but every now and then, a little light shines through….
Today in military history: The WWI Christmas truce
On Dec. 25, 1914, German troops engaged in World War I laid down their weapons and began to sing Christmas carols. World War I began on July 28th, 1914, after…
Russian-backed separatists violate truce on New Year’s
Ukraine says one of its soldiers has been killed and two others wounded in clashes in the country’s east despite a fresh cease-fire agreement between Kyiv and Russia-backed separatists.
The Defense Ministry said on Jan. 2, 2019, that sep…