The film showcases a surprising legacy of the First World War, using archive footage to reveal how sports, once a privilege of the elite, became a popular pastime for the masses during the four-year conflict, offering a welcome escape from the devastation of Europe's battlefields.
Games on the Battlefield
The film reveals the surprising consequences of World War I, showcasing how sports became more inclusive as previously elite activities were opened up to the general public through the use of rare archival footage.
