54. The War at Christmas

54. The War at Christmas

What says historically festive ore than wartime at Christmas? Join Katie as she shares yuletide tales of truces, more truces and clandestine gifts... From that festive football game that may or may not have had several hundred soldiers, to Mrs Vincken and her rooster there's something for everyone.

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155. Ravensbrück Concentration Camp

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