TEXTO 027 Flashcards

(27 cards)

1
Q

The Christmas Truce

A

A Trégua de Natal

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In December 1914, the political and military situation in Europe was critical.

A

Em dezembro de 1914, a situação política e militar na Europa era crítica.

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The Great War was a violent and complex conflict.

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A Grande Guerra foi um conflito violento e complexo.

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Soldiers lived in primitive trenches, and the atmosphere was negative, cold, and depressing.

A

Os soldados viviam em trincheiras primitivas, e o clima era negativo, frio e deprimente.

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There was no hope for a rapid solution or a diplomatic compromise.

A

Não havia esperança de uma solução rápida nem de um compromisso diplomático.

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The reality of the war was brutal.

A

A realidade da guerra era brutal.

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However, an extraordinary event occurred on Christmas Eve.

A

No entanto, um evento extraordinário ocorreu na véspera de Natal.

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In different positions of the Western Front, German and British soldiers decided to ignore the orders of their superiors.

A

Em diferentes posições da Frente Ocidental, soldados alemães e britânicos decidiram ignorar as ordens de seus superiores.

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9
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They established an informal and spontaneous truce.

A

Eles estabeleceram uma trégua informal e espontânea.

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10
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This was not a formal agreement between governments; it was a human reaction to a terrible tragedy.

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Isso não foi um acordo formal entre governos; foi uma reação humana a uma tragédia terrível.

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11
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It started with music.

A

Começou com música.

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12
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German soldiers sang “Silent Night,” and the British responded with enthusiasm and harmony.

A

Soldados alemães cantaram “Silent Night”, e os britânicos responderam com entusiasmo e harmonia.

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13
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The communication was natural and sincere.

A

A comunicação foi natural e sincera.

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14
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Men who were enemies one day before, became human beings again.

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Homens que eram inimigos um dia antes voltaram a ser seres humanos.

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15
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They abandoned their defensive positions and met in “No Man’s Land,” a territory of destruction and silence.

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Eles abandonaram suas posições defensivas e se encontraram na “terra de ninguém”, um território de destruição e silêncio.

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16
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They exchanged small presents: chocolate, cigarettes, biscuits, and souvenirs.

A

Eles trocaram pequenos presentes: chocolate, cigarros, biscoitos e lembranças.

17
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Some groups played football (soccer).

A

Alguns grupos jogaram futebol (soccer).

18
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It was a surreal spectacle in the center of a brutal war.

A

Foi um espetáculo surreal no centro de uma guerra brutal.

19
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There was no hostility or prejudice, only curiosity, respect, and solidarity.

A

Não havia hostilidade nem preconceito, apenas curiosidade, respeito e solidariedade.

20
Q

This period of peace was temporary and fragile.

A

Esse período de paz foi temporário e frágil.

21
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The generals and politicians were furious because they wanted total discipline and continuous combat.

A

Os generais e políticos ficaram furiosos porque queriam disciplina total e combate contínuo.

22
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They ordered the soldiers to return to the offensive.

A

Eles ordenaram que os soldados voltassem à ofensiva.

23
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The military authorities used propaganda to eliminate the sentiment of fraternity.

A

As autoridades militares usaram propaganda para eliminar o sentimento de fraternidade.

24
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The conflict continued for years, and the consequences were catastrophic.

A

O conflito continuou por anos, e as consequências foram catastróficas.

25
But the memory of that Christmas remains a powerful symbol of humanity.
Mas a memória daquele Natal permanece como um símbolo poderoso de humanidade.
26
It demonstrates that even in a desperate situation, peace is a logical possibility.
Isso demonstra que, mesmo em uma situação desesperadora, a paz é uma possibilidade lógica.
27
The history of the truce is a testament to the capacity for compassion in the human species.
A história da trégua é um testemunho da capacidade de compaixão na espécie humana.