Sentry (Christmas Truce)

A German sentry briefly challenged Gefreiter Adolf Hitler as Hitler made his way to the front on Christmas, 1914. The sentry was jealous that Hitler was in Messines, presumably enjoying food and drink. He was also astonished that Hitler had a message to deliver. When Hitler expressed disgust with the truce that halted fighting for the day, the sentry passed him on, wanting nothing to do with him.