Explore the Christmas Truce of 1914, a moment of humanity in WWI. Understand its historical context and the impact of football during this significant event.
This course dives into the Christmas Truce of 1914 during World War I, exploring its unique humanity amidst the chaos of war. You'll learn about the events surrounding this truce, the factors leading to WWI, and why football became such a big symbol for that moment in history.
A History of the Christmas Truce in World War I and the Social and Political Landscape Before and During The Great War
The Christmas Truce of 1914 was a remarkable episode during World War I; a single fleeting moment of man's humanity, amidst the horrors of war. This course takes a detailed look at the truce, within the context of the social and political landscape at the time. It also considers the part that football may or may not have played during the truce and why it is that a football match has become the overriding symbol of the Christmas Truce in modern times.
What Subjects Does the Course Cover?
The course begins with a look at a number of the factors that ultimately led to World War 1 and then describes in turn the early months of the war, the phenomenon that was trench warfare, some of the other unofficial armistices throughout history and also early attempts at a truce, in the December of 1914.
The Christmas Truce itself is then discussed, looking at the events that took place on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, before examining the part that football may have played within the truce.
Finally, the legacy of the Christmas Truce is considered, especially in the context of the Centenary celebrations of 2014.
What Learning Materials are Included within the Course?
The course is broken down into 8 sections, comprising of over 30 lectures.
The majority of the lectures are video-based lessons, but there are also regular Did You Know snippets of interesting information and there is a multiple-choice quiz at the end of each section, so that you can test your knowledge as you go along.
Why You Should Take this Course?
The course acts as an ideal supplementary learning material for pupils or students studying the history of World War One, whether at school or at university.
However, the course is also an excellent resource for anyone who has an interest in learning about the Fist World War or has a passion for history in general.
You will be able to develop your knowledge and understanding of the events surrounding the Christmas Truce of 1914
You will be able to familiarise yourself with the different events that led to the First World War
You will have a better understanding of the social and political environment of the period
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Having worked as a marketing manager in London during the nineties, where he also completed his Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing, David decided to leave the rat race in 2000, head east and forge a new career as an online marketer. It was during this time that he published his first book.As a British ex-pat living in Slovakia, David has set...
I really enjoyed this course & although some points were known to me there were quite a few that I did not know. This course has inspired me to seek out some sources myself
MUY BUENO
Corso perfetto!
I am enjoying this course very much.
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it is a decent course similar to the classes i took in school, yet are more in depth and packaged in a small size for quick consumption (unless your like me and taking notes is like writing a full on novel lol)
The Narration is superb!
I never expected to learn as much as I did!
Concerning the importance of the Christmas Truce, I believe that football has become a way for countries today to compete in a (more or less) friendly way, and this is the reason why we attach the game to the Christmas Truce as we do.
I've always had a bit of an interest in WWI, and this course definitely did not disappoint the armchair historian in me. The structure of the class is impeccable, and I really enjoyed the "Did You Know" segments in each section. And while people who enjoy history will definitely like this course, people who are new to WWI history will most certainly enjoy it as well. Great job, David!
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Scott D. A.
Happy to participate in another history course here on Udemy.