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

Band of the 3rd French Regiment playing in H.M. Naval Yard, at Deal, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Band of the 3rd French Regiment playing in H.M. Naval Yard, at Deal, 1854. Crimean War: French military band in Kent....a deputation of gentlemen from Deal waited on the Colonel of the...French line

French Soldiers and English Sailors Fraternising at Calais, 1854. Creator: Unknown
French Soldiers and English Sailors Fraternising at Calais, 1854. Allied personnel in France before leaving to fight in the Crimean War....the soldiers crowded the cafes with which Calais abounds;

Tale of a Dog (engraving)
1062425 Tale of a Dog (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tale of a Dog. Illustration for The Graphic)

A Days Holiday at a Himalayan Hill-Station (engraving)
1061917 A Days Holiday at a Himalayan Hill-Station (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Days Holiday at a Himalayan Hill-Station)

All Germans love children, so even these tough soldiers, invading Belgium, find time to fraternise with the kiddies... and fortunately there is a photographer to record it... Date: 1914

British and French troops fraternising, France, August 1914

Japanese and Russian soldiers fraternising, Russo-Japanese War, 1904-5

Chamberlain Tempted
JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN is tempted to fraternise with Gladstones Irish Home Rule faction, but he is restrained by the marquess of Hartington

Fraternisation
In Seville, army officers fraternise with the insurgents - whatever their political views, almost all are glad to see Isabela go

Kornilovs Supporters
After general Kornilovs failure to overthrow Kerenskys provisional regime, his supporters and the victorious government troops fraternise at Petrograd

Lenin / Red Square / May Day
VLADIMIR LENIN Russian statesman, talking to men in Red Square, Moscow, Russia, while his car waits for him

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"Fraternise: A Tale of Unlikely Bonds and Humanity Amidst Turmoil" In the midst of the chaos that was World War I, a remarkable event took place during Christmas in 1914. The infamous trenches were momentarily transformed into a scene of camaraderie and peace as soldiers from both sides laid down their weapons to celebrate together. This unprecedented occurrence became known as the Christmas Truce. Engraved in history, one image captures this extraordinary moment - "Tale of a Dog. " It depicts soldiers from opposing forces exchanging gifts and playing with an adorable canine companion, reminding us that even amidst war, compassion can prevail. Another engraving titled "Visit of the Reserve Squadron to Vigo" showcases how fraternisation transcends borders and conflicts. Sailors from different nations come together, sharing stories and laughter despite their differences. Traveling across continents to a Himalayan hill-station, we witness yet another example of fraternisation in "A Day's Holiday at a Himalayan Hill-Station. " Soldiers find solace in each other's company, temporarily escaping the harsh realities of war while forging friendships that would last beyond battlefields, and is often said that children hold no boundaries or prejudices; this sentiment rings true even among these tough German soldiers invading Belgium. In an unexpected twist, they display affection towards Belgian children - proving once again that humanity can triumph over hostility. The spirit of fraternising extends beyond World War I; it persists through time and conflicts. British and French troops are captured engaging in friendly banter during August 1914 – united by shared experiences on foreign soil. Even under occupation during World War II, German soldiers find common ground with French women outside Paris' iconic Moulin Rouge. These fleeting connections remind us that amidst oppression love knows no bounds. Across continents yet again stands an unlikely bond between Japanese and Russian soldiers during the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905).