A letter from loved ones fighting a brutal war in a foreign country provided some relief for the families left at home; at least it was proof that they were still alive at the time of writing. Below are some examples published in local newspapers – there was a thirst for knowledge of the war; publishing these letters gave comfort, not only the immediate family, but also to those with relatives in the same regiment or battalion or area of battle. Letters published early in 1915 revealed the incredible story of the Christmas Truce. LETTERS FROM THE FRONT NORTH COUNTRY … Continue reading First World War Letters from the Front – The Christmas Truce.