[ WP ] A young student is drafted off to fight in a bloody foreign war . He quickly finds that war is the most enjoyable thing he has ever experienced .

Dear my beloved mother, 
 
 I'm writing to you on this cold Christmas eve. I know you wo n't receive this letter by morning but regardless please wish a merry Christmas to Micheal and David as well as the lads back in Cornwall on my behalf as soon as possible. I hope your having an excellent dinner, writing this i can already smell Davids Sunday roast, oh how i would give my left arm for a taste of Yorkshire pudding right about now, anything but the rubbish they serve the troops really. I just want you all to know i miss you all very much, i had to hold back my tears when we set sail across the channel, I was connived the smile you gave me as we left would be last i ever saw. You were so worried to see me leave, How could i blame you? the war has claimed many brave men so far. But do n't worry mother, the war is n't all that bad, in fact it's been lovely so far! When we marched to position i was afraid we would be met with German shelling but to my surprise there was no shelling to be heard. We were notified upon arriving at the trenches by a seasoned artillery officer that we've struck a truce with the Germans, and for the time being we're allowed to exchange pleasantries and gifts between the men. I spent the day conversing and playing football on the Belgium farmland, those Germans are a lot better with a ball than you'd expect i have to say so myself. later that evening we all sat down for a Christmas eve dinner, the food was n't anything special, not like back home but better than i would have expected. we shared stories as i got to know 2 brothers from Rostock. I myself have never heard of the place but it sounded very lovely. As the night went on we shared pints and sang songs to warm our bodies having an all around great time. I believe mother joining the army may have been the best decision I've made. I'm making friends and for once i feel part of something beigger than my life on the farm. I heard stories of the horrors of the front and the brutality of the Germans. Yet upon arrival I've Never in my life been met with such enthusiasm and support from common-folk, and from the Germans of all people! I'm now laying in my quarters, an area dug out from under the trenches, new recruits are required to do night-watch on there first night but after such a lovely day i really ca n't complain. I just want you to know that i'm very happy here, I've made friends and for once feel involved. Hopefully the whole war will go on this pleasantly, i'm beginning to see how what we've been told about the war is a load of rubbish. This has been the most warming, pleasant day of my entire life! so much so i might be a little sad upon returning home. All i wanted to say is that you do n't have to worry mother, it's not as dangerous as it's been told. I have yet to hear a shell all day and can only expect the best! I'll be home before you know it and i'll have some incredible stories to share! Love you mother. I hope to see you soon. 
 
 Sincerely, your son, private Danial. 
 
 

