The Christmas Truce of 1914

One of my favorite (true) stories about Christmas is the one about the series of informal truces between British and German troops that began during Christmas in 1914. It is one wonderful example of how respect, peace and love ultimately triumphs over war.

And it also makes me wonder how the various troops sent to the war in Iraq actually feel about it all. Is it possible that, just like those who participated in the 1914 truce, they're just there on orders and don't really want this war?