Stories of the suffering, and attempts to celebrate Christmas among soldiers at the front during war, including the 1914 “Christmas truce,” remind us of the blessings of Christmas even in the worst of times. But one Christmas stands out for sheer desperation.
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On today’s episode, we talk about one of the lesser-known but possibly pivotal moments of the First World War: When Italy finally decided to enter on the side of the Entente. When, how, and on which side Italy entered the war was far from certain in 1914–what might have happened if Italy chose differently?
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