Truce Collection

Christmas Truce 1914 / Ww1
British and German troops fraternise on the field of battle on Christmas Eve, greeting each other and exchanging goodwill, and are even photographed together

Christmas Truce / 1914 / Ww1
A light of peace in the trenches on Christmas Eve as a German soldier approaches the British lines with a Christmas Tree and small paper lantern

Christmas Truce / Photo
British and German soldiers fraternising on Christmas Day abandoning their respective trenches to exchange gifts, play sports and forget the war for one day

Christmas Truce / Soldiers
British and German troops leave their trenches on New Years Day to fraternise in peace in No Mans Land

Christmas truce WWI
British and German soldiers meeting in No Mans land during an unoffical truce at Christmas. British troops included the Northumberland Hussars

Christmas Day 1914
Fraternisation between German and English soldiers on Christmas Day 1914 on the Western Front in France during World War I

Wwi / Xmas Truce / 1914
English & German troops fraternising on Christmas Day, chasing a hare and playing a football match (the German team won)

The Graphic, 23rd January 1915, Christmas truce
Page from The Graphic, 23rd January 1915 - the Power of Peace in the Time of War. The Christmas 1914 truce, and a crucifix in a shell-torn area of war. Date: 23rd January 1915

Russo-Japanese treaty at Portsmouth NH, 1905
President Theodore Roosevelt presiding over the Treaty of Portsmouth ending the Russo-Japanese War, 1905. Hand-colored halftone illustration

Christmas Truce 1914
British and German officers pictured in No Mans Land on the Western Front during the unofficial Christmas truce of 1914 which saw both sides fraternising at various points along the line

Gifts from Germans following the Christmas truce, WW1
British non-commissioned officers pose with gifts and souvenirs given to them by Germans after the informal truce which took place at certain points along the Western Front in December 1914

A Gleam of Sunshine between the Storms, a Scene on the Battlefield of Game Tree Hill during the Truce (litho)
1048652 A Gleam of Sunshine between the Storms, a Scene on the Battlefield of Game Tree Hill during the Truce (litho) by Dadd

American revolutionary soldier. Francis Marion inviting a British officer to dine with him on roasted sweet potatoes
FRANCIS MARION (1732?-1795). American revolutionary soldier. Francis Marion inviting a British officer to dine with him on roasted sweet potatoes and cold water: steel engraving, 19th century

Wheeled siege towers and bridges of type used by Frederick II of Germany, Holy Roman Emperor for successful siege of
533199 Wheeled siege towers and bridges of type used by Frederick II of Germany, Holy Roman Emperor for successful siege of Jerusalem (1229) ending 6th Crusade and 10 years truce

Richard I, Coeur de Lion, (1157-1199) landing at Jaffa (Joppa), September 1191. Wood engraving c1880
538358 Richard I, Coeur de Lion, (1157-1199) landing at Jaffa (Joppa), September 1191. Wood engraving c1880.; (add.info.: Richard, son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine)

Surrender of the Neapolitan troops at Soveria, Calabria... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Surrender of the Neapolitan troops at Soveria, Calabria - from a sketch by our special artist in Italy, Frank Vizetelly, 1860

Khaki Chums Christmas Truce Cross, St Yvon, Belgium
At Christmas 1914, over the 24th/25th December, a truce was held here between the 1st Battalion the Warwickshire Regiment and the 7th Bavarians in which Bruce Bairnsfaher took part

Christmas 1914 Football Match Statues, Messines - Mesen
This life sized statue of a German and a British soldier shaking hands over a football, was sculpted by Andy Edwards and was unveiled on 22 December 2015

Unveiling the Christmas Truce Memorial, Frelinghien
The most fully documented Christmas Truce story of 1914 took place between the 2nd Royal Welch Fusiliers and the Saxon 133rd Infantry Regiment plus the Prussian 6th Jager Battalion at Frelinghien

For the first time since its erection, the Berlin Wall is opened for border crossings for 18 days over the Christmas period

Petro Dorofeyevych Doroshenko, Hetman of Right-bank Ukraine (engraving)
3244543 Petro Dorofeyevych Doroshenko, Hetman of Right-bank Ukraine (engraving) by Russian School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Petro Dorofeyevych Doroshenko (Ukrainian)

Ratification of the Truce of Andrusovo, 1667 (litho)
3244542 Ratification of the Truce of Andrusovo, 1667 (litho) by Russian School, (17th century); Russian State Archives of Ancient Documents (RGADA); (add.info.: The Truce of Andrusovo (Polish)

The Serbo-Bulgarian War Winds Down
Scenes from the ending of the Serbo-Bulgarian War. Serbian families and soldiers read from a list of casualties in Belgrade, and Count Khievenhuller, Austrian diplomatic resident at Belgrade

FRENCH ATTACK ACRE 1162
Between the 2nd/3rd Crusades a truce exists between Crusaders and Saracens, but a quarrel leads to an attack on Acre by Amaury I, king of Jerusalem, who dies fighting in 1173 Date: 1162

The capture of Osceola, from The History of Our Country, published 1905 (litho)
2657621 The capture of Osceola, from The History of Our Country, published 1905 (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Osceola (1804-38), born as Billy Powel

The Trojan War: Achilles Tent, c. 1470 (tapestry)
CUL4897201 The Trojan War: Achilles Tent, c.1470 (tapestry) by Master of Coetivy, (Henri de Vulcop) (fl.1450-75); (add.info.: The Trojan War: Achilles Tent. ca. 1470. Left detail)

Detail of the RWF Christmas Truce Plaque, Frelinghien
The plaque is on the memorial plinth unveiled by the daughter of Frank Richards in 2008. There are also plaques to the German 6th Jaeger Battalion and the 133rd Saxon Infantry Regiment

The Surrender of Jerusalem to Sergeant Hurcombe of the London Regiment, illustration from Brave Deeds by Brave Men
IL127242 The Surrender of Jerusalem to Sergeant Hurcombe of the London Regiment, illustration from Brave Deeds by Brave Men, by C. Sheridan Jones, pub

A gleam of sunshine between the storms (litho)
3623458 A gleam of sunshine between the storms (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A gleam of sunshine between the storms)

"The chiefs came forward with a white flag of truce in front of them"(litho)
5988746 " The chiefs came forward with a white flag of truce in front of them" (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nelson sealing the Copenhagen letter, c. 1835 (oil on panel, mounted as a drawing)
1217822 Nelson sealing the Copenhagen letter, c. 1835 (oil on panel, mounted as a drawing) by Wilkie, David (1785-1841); 17.4x22.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

This sprig of mistletoe I flaunt as flag of truce (engraving)
1622247 This sprig of mistletoe I flaunt as flag of truce (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: This sprig of mistletoe I flaunt as flag of truce)

International Law - The Better Way... 1874 (wood engraving)
1078631 International Law - The Better Way... 1874 (wood engraving) by Nast, Thomas (1840-1902); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: Published in Harpers Weekly)

Foreigners being allowed to leave the besieged city of Adrianople (colour litho)
2779907 Foreigners being allowed to leave the besieged city of Adrianople (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

General Sir Nevil Macready was welcomed when he arrived at the Mansion House, Dublin, to take part in the Conference at which the Irish Truce was arranged. Date: 1921

General Robert E. Lee (1807-70) surrenders to General Ulysses S
PNP258679 General Robert E. Lee (1807-70) surrenders to General Ulysses S. Grant (1822-85) at Appomattox Courthouse, 9th April 1865 (colour litho) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

Christmas Truce Memorial, Peace Village, Messines
The memorial carries the words A Lull in the Hate and refers to the football match played between the Germans and the British at Christmas 1914

A signal of peace (engraving)
980551 A signal of peace (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A signal of peace. Engraving by Hoffman)

Henry and Stephen confer across the Thames, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485
984740 Henry and Stephen confer across the Thames, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

A meeting of generalissimos (colour litho)
2779883 A meeting of generalissimos (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A meeting of generalissimos)

General Robert E. Lee (1807-70) surrenders to General Ulysses S
PNP258678 General Robert E. Lee (1807-70) surrenders to General Ulysses S. Grant (1822-85) at Appomattox Courthouse, 9th April 1865 (colour litho) by American School

The bombardment of Copenhagen by the British forces and
NAM261110 The bombardment of Copenhagen by the British forces and The landing of the British Forces in the Island of Zealand, published by T. and R

Surrender of Lee (litho)
AQS336783 Surrender of Lee (litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

After the capture of Zuara, a messenger who comes to the trenches in the name of the leaders to ask... (colour litho)
2808508 After the capture of Zuara, a messenger who comes to the trenches in the name of the leaders to ask... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Events in the Transvaal: Summons to the English, front cover of Le Petit Journal
XZO116047 Events in the Transvaal: Summons to the English, front cover of Le Petit Journal, 12 November 1899 (coloured engraving) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; Uruguayan

Traffic between the lines, 1876 (etching)
497606 Traffic between the lines, 1876 (etching) by Forbes, Edwin Austin (1839-95); 47.9x60.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Created by Forbes)

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"Christmas Truce 1914: A Moment of Peace Amidst the Chaos of WWI" In the midst of the brutal and devastating conflict that was World War I, a remarkable event took place on Christmas Day in 1914. Known as the Christmas Truce, this temporary ceasefire brought together soldiers from opposing sides to celebrate a moment of peace. Captured in an iconic photograph, this extraordinary truce showcased humanity's ability to find common ground even amidst unimaginable circumstances. Soldiers from both trenches laid down their weapons and ventured into No Man's Land, where they exchanged greetings and shared stories. The spirit of Christmas prevailed as makeshift football matches were played, carols were sung, and gifts were exchanged. The Graphic newspaper captured the essence of this historic event in its issue dated January 23rd, 1915. The image depicted soldiers huddled together under a makeshift tree adorned with candles and messages of goodwill. It served as a poignant reminder that even during times of war, compassion can transcend boundaries. This act of camaraderie was not limited to WWI alone; history has witnessed similar instances throughout different conflicts. One such example is the Russo-Japanese treaty signed at Portsmouth NH in 1905—a testament to diplomacy prevailing over hostility. The significance of the Christmas Truce lies not only in its demonstration of unity but also in its reflection upon our shared humanity. It reminds us that despite our differences or conflicting ideologies, we are all capable of empathy and compassion towards one another. As we commemorate this extraordinary event each year on December 25th—Christmas Day—we remember those brave soldiers who momentarily set aside their differences for a brief respite from war. Their actions serve as an enduring symbol that peace is possible if we choose understanding over hostility. Let us never forget these moments when enemies became friends for just one day—a reminder that even amidst chaos and destruction, there is always room for hope and reconciliation.