Curious how the Germany's crimes in WWII make us forget about German crimes of WWI. Long before nazism, "pangermanism" was a policy of brutal domination and conquest over Europe. It justified the violation of neutral Belgium, the shooting of civilian hostages, the destruction of whole cities just to inspire terror. Whatever their individual qualities, the Germans of WW1 were fighting a race war for dominance over other nations.
Show this to someone who only know the Germans as Nazi's (85% of the youtube population) and you'll generally get confusion. The Germans of WW1 weren't fighting some race war for dominance over other nationalities, they were serving their country for similar reasons as a soldier from any other nation. Add the high value of religion in those days, and of course anyone would be willing to lay down arms and celebrate the birth of their Savior.
...when I saw this in history.... I was confused to see that happen....WAR is WAR....but this...is just something els... Maybe the spirit rose out and swede every one into cease fire... Vary confusing but over all BEAUTIFUL!
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Curious how the Germany's crimes in WWII make us forget about German crimes of WWI. Long before nazism, "pangermanism" was a policy of brutal domination and conquest over Europe. It justified the violation of neutral Belgium, the shooting of civilian hostages, the destruction of whole cities just to inspire terror. Whatever their individual qualities, the Germans of WW1 were fighting a race war for dominance over other nations.
Hippophilee 1 week ago
Show this to someone who only know the Germans as Nazi's (85% of the youtube population) and you'll generally get confusion. The Germans of WW1 weren't fighting some race war for dominance over other nationalities, they were serving their country for similar reasons as a soldier from any other nation. Add the high value of religion in those days, and of course anyone would be willing to lay down arms and celebrate the birth of their Savior.
king96730 1 week ago
...when I saw this in history.... I was confused to see that happen....WAR is WAR....but this...is just something els... Maybe the spirit rose out and swede every one into cease fire... Vary confusing but over all BEAUTIFUL!
MrSolrok 2 months ago
@MrSolrok its called humanity? Youll understand when youre older
LookItsCollin 2 weeks ago
sorry, two died
ChristyOFezbugle 2 months ago
I would like to know more about him, Brother, My Grandfathers Brothers, Four of my Great uncles went two
ChristyOFezbugle 2 months ago
Beautiful story
MrDMTVProductionz 2 months ago
My grandad was in the Christmas truce
MrDMTVProductionz 2 months ago
The only time Bagpipes are beautiful.
NewGuy2534 10 months ago