This festive season marks the centenary of World War I’s Christmas Truce.
In this video Richard Westwood-Brookes discusses letters from the period, detailing how the well-known historical date occurred.
The Truce in the Trenches in 1914 saw a ceasefire between Allied troops and Germany and has made a for a recent popular topic of discussion.
The notes poignantly describe events leading up to the few hours of peace where opposing soldiers rose from the trenches, exchanged gifts and enjoyed a game of football before returning to the horrors of war for three long years.
VIDEO: Soldier letters describe moment a game of football brought peace in WW1