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Christmas at the Front

Christmas at the Front

Poignant scenes of Allied troops enjoying their Yuletide rations at the first Christmas of WWI.

Non-Fiction 1914 1 mins Silent

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Overview

By December 1914 it was clear that the war wouldn't "all be over by Christmas", as many had hoped. British audiences were eager for news from the Front, and newsreels like Topical Budget freely obliged, filming behind the lines during the early months of the conflict. This poignant item shows Allied troops (probably Belgian) enjoying a break from fighting - comforting scenes for viewers back home.

Original title
Christmas at the Front Topical Budget 175-1
Genres
Non-Fiction
Released
1914
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English

Subjects

World War I Soldiers Trench warfare Christmas