Introduction

The Great War played a key role in the history of sport.

During World War I, a few miles from the front, soldiers played football, ran races or boxed.

It helped soldiers to forget the horrors of combat and the death they experienced on a daily basis, and gave them fresh hope.

Built on archive footage, this film reveals one of the most unexpected legacies of the World War I.

Outline

In World War I, troops were encouraged to take up sports in an attempt to boost morale.

For many, it was their first encounter with team games.

Hear how WWI left a sporting legacy.

Production & Filming Details

• Director: Alex Holmes.
• Writers: Alex Holmes, Neil McKay and Lisa Osborne.
• Production: BBC.
• Distribution: BBC.
• Release Date: 2015.
• Running time: 54 minutes.
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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