Shooting at the Stars

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What did British soldiers usually have for dinner?

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Cold beans.

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Where was the only place to eat and sleep?

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The bunker.

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Why did they shoot at the stars?

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They wanted to shoot over the heads of the Germans.

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What was written on the sign the Germans raised?

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Merry Christmas.

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When the fighting started again, where did the British aim?

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At the stars.

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What is a 'truce'?

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An agreement between enemies to stop fighting for a certain time.

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What does 'no man's land' refer to?

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The area between opposing armies where no one is safe.

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What is the significance of Christmas during wartime?

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It symbolizes peace and goodwill, often leading to temporary ceasefires.

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What does it mean to 'shoot over the heads'?

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To fire weapons in a way that does not hit the enemy, often to avoid casualties.

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What is the role of a 'mess hall'?

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A place where soldiers eat their meals.