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Armistice - 11th November, 1918
I have today experienced emotions which defy analysis or expression.Shortly before 10am a motor dispatch rider came tearing into Headquarters with a message for the O/C. Secured to the front of his cap, he bore on a message the printed words:"ALL HOSTILITIES CEASE AT 11 O'CLOCK THIS MORNING"The news is overwhelming - we are alternately incredulous and believing. The boys all receive the message in the same way. They seem stupefied or indifferent. There is no outburst of enthusiasm, no cheering, no excitement - all seem incapable of realising what has happened. The fact is, I suppose, there have been so many ill-founded rumours in the past that hope is well-nigh dead and we have become sceptical - indeed fearful of belief. Or is it our emotions are too intense for expression?
I seem to be dreaming today and fear to awaken.
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