Before the winnings, the US had established a Christmas Truce in 1914 to send spirit to the battlefields on Christmas day. So that way those firing guns and cannons, could get a feel of home that included being bundled in warmth and the love of family. Those back home also tried to send as many care packages as they physically could. In them included; photos, gum, liquor, tobacco, socks, and chocolate. Socks were one of the mainly distributed items, because when the men left they usually only carried one pair of socks. Which was on their foot, so instead of growing mold and creating holes in them, many socks were sent throughout and all around the battlefield. In the book, “All Quiet on the Western Front,” boots were passed around. Thus showing how little amount of shoes were also involved. many war men were barefoot and stepped on various amounts of glass and pricker
Before the winnings, the US had established a Christmas Truce in 1914 to send spirit to the battlefields on Christmas day. So that way those firing guns and cannons, could get a feel of home that included being bundled in warmth and the love of family. Those back home also tried to send as many care packages as they physically could. In them included; photos, gum, liquor, tobacco, socks, and chocolate. Socks were one of the mainly distributed items, because when the men left they usually only carried one pair of socks. Which was on their foot, so instead of growing mold and creating holes in them, many socks were sent throughout and all around the battlefield. In the book, “All Quiet on the Western Front,” boots were passed around. Thus showing how little amount of shoes were also involved. many war men were barefoot and stepped on various amounts of glass and pricker