BS: Christmas Truce (1914)

Subject: RE: BS: Christmas Truce (1914)
From: Jim Carroll
Date: 16 Apr 14 - 02:31 PM

"That old post was about you two."
That "old post" is about three hours old
You are insane, aren't you?
Jim Carroll

Subject: RE: BS: Christmas Truce (1914)
From: Keith A of Hertford
Date: 16 Apr 14 - 02:35 PM

That quote was posted 30 Dec 13 - 04:40 AM this thread.

Subject: RE: BS: Christmas Truce (1914)
From: Jim Carroll
Date: 16 Apr 14 - 03:08 PM

"I tried to reason with Jim and Musket."
That quote was written lass than four hours ago - we were not here - you were sliming behind our backs - you are a lying shit
You are totally out of your head
Jim Carroll

Subject: RE: BS: Christmas Truce (1914)
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 16 Apr 14 - 04:20 PM

"Hands off that coffin, or I'll break your legs..."

Don't you feel a bit embarassed?

Subject: RE: BS: Christmas Truce (1914)
From: Jim Carroll
Date: 16 Apr 14 - 04:57 PM

"Hands off that coffin, or I'll break your leg"
Did I say that - shit, I apologise wholeheartedly?
What are you on Mac?
It seems it's you who needed the rabies shot - too late now
Jim Carroll

Subject: RE: BS: Christmas Truce (1914)
From: Teribus
Date: 04 Dec 14 - 08:52 AM

I know that there are currently two other threads running wrt the "Great War" but this post specifically applies here.

Tomorrow a letter written home by General Sir Walter Congreve VC is being put on public display.

The letter mentions the Christmas Truce that the General witnessed and reported on. Congreve himself did not walk out into "No-Man's Land" as he thought the presence of a General would prove too tempting an opportunity for the Germans and that shots might be fired.

He did send someone to report back to him and the exchange is recorded by Congreve as follows:

"'My informant, one of the men, said he had had a fine day of it & had smoked a cigar with the best shot in the German army, then not more than 18.

'They say he's killed more of our men than any other 12 together but I know now where he shoots from & I hope we down him tomorrow."

'I hope devoutly they will.' (Congreve's comment)