Yuletide in the foxholes was matched with a home front commitment.
In times of war, those left tending to the home fires often sacrifice in silence. Exceptionally weighty for those whose loved ones are in the midst of the battle are the holidays – Christmas particularly so. We’ve all heard the stories of the momentary lulls in the fierce fighting for a yuletide respite in the exchanges of death. These poignant accounts are significant in keeping alive the idea that soldiers in combat retain and can show their humanity. But equally important are the chronicles of those waiting at home for word from the front.
Christmas In World War II Often Viewed From the Battlefield
Mobilizing for war comes with the image of columns of troops, flights of aircraft, and lines of armor and artillery. Christmas narratives most often focus on…
