Posted on Apr 14, 2023

An Easter Truce, 1916

MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.

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An Easter Truce, 1916

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Maj Kim Patterson

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If only there were clear enough battle lines that a truce could be called anywhere these days.

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MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.

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Amen to that, Kim.

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SPC Maurice Evans

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It is coming some day

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SPC Gary C.

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This might sound like a oxymoron, but that was the last war fought with honor.

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MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.

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I think WWII qualifies--at least for the Anglo-American allies . . .

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SPC Gary C.

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MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D. - Well the reason I didn't add WW2 is because of the atrocities the nazis committed.

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SPC Gary C.

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I was looking at both sides, not only this truce but the Christmas one as well.

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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth

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Really interesting insightful piece of history sir MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.

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MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.

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Glad you enjoyed it.

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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth

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MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D. - I enjoy reading events from this time period, I had a great grandfather that was with The Canadian military during that time sir.

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