J.W. Allen (GS). Letters 9.8.15 - Told that the trenches near Armentieres delightful 'The British and Germans arrange about burying the dead and live in a kind of friendship' 27-28/8/15. German soldier with American accent asked the British facing him to replay a record which they did. That night and the following night the Germans and Brits entertained each other, lit fires and candles. 'It shows the trust both sides placed in one another'. Glad that his Battalion was leaving as nightly repeats of concerts could demoralise his men.

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D. Allen (GS). Letter 27/8/15. Impromptu concerts given by both sides (see J.W. Allen GS for more detail). Men lit cigarettes with their heads above the parapets. German solider called out in English 'Get your hair cut, Tommy'.

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L.W. Gamble (GS). Letter 5.10.15 'Some of the boys were having a game with the Germans the other night. They were shouting and swearing at them and the Germans were swearing back. They are only 400 yards away'.

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R.J.T. Evans (GS). Letter 3/11/15 whilst in a trench he met some Germans who called out 'You no shoot, we no shoot' - Saxons very friendly. Conversation with their English speaking Officer. Undated (possibly May 1915). Men play childish tricks on the Germans to relieve the monotony of trench life.

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