British, German soldiers play Christmas truce centenary match
2014-12-18 11:20
By (Agencies)
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British Army soccer team captain Sergeant Keith Emmerson (R) and his German counterpart, Bundeswehr captain Alfred Hess (L), stand with match officials and mascots wearing World War I uniforms at Aldershot Town FC stadium in Aldershot in south England, December 17, 2014. The two teams were playing each other in a 'Game of Truce' soccer match, commemorating 100 years since the famous peaceful interlude to fighting in World War I when members of the opposing British and German forces played a game of soccer in No Man's Land on Christmas Day 1914. [Photo/Agencies] |
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