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US, German troops shared Christmas Eve dinner at height of WWII

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On Christmas Eve 1944, Fritz Vincken and his mother, Elisabeth, were alone in the woods. They were preparing Christmas Eve dinner when they were surprised by a knock on the door. Three young soldiers, all armed, were looking for shelter from the cold. The Vinckens took them in and fed them a meal of soup and bread.

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US, German troops shared Christmas Eve dinner at height of WWII

During the Battle of the Bulge, three Americans, one severely injured, came to a remote cabin. Then lost German soldiers showed up. So they shared a meal.

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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U.S. and German soldiers shared Christmas Eve dinner at height of WWII

During the Battle of the Bulge, three Americans, one severely injured, came to a remote cabin. Then lost German soldiers showed up. So they shared a meal.

2 years ago

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