They shared drinks, played football, embraced, exchanged presents and sang carols. This spontaneous truce was observed in several places along the Western Front, but by no means everywhere.

The year was 1914. The warring countries in WW1 had discussed a cease fire to celebrate Christmas, but no agreement was made. However, on the night of Christmas, an unofficial cease fire was declared.

Veterans recall the Christmas Truce of 1914, the trenches by night ... There are now no living veterans of WW1, but it is still possible to go back to the First World War through the memories ...