... and is an early example of propaganda. Most of the footage shows British troops from various divisions preparing for war, gathering ammunition and deploying heavy guns. Some time is
spent showing the medical section working on wounded soldiers, as well as the treatment of German prisoners, and even a few moments of battlefield casualties.
Historically, this film is priceless, a glimpse at the Great War while it was still in full swing, and a treasure trove for history buffs and military enthusiasts. This was released one month into the battle, which would continue for another 3 months. Although rather arbitrarily divided into 5 chapters, there's no narrative,per say, and will be of little interest to most viewers. However, it is listed as one of the 101 War Movies to See Before You Die.
Historically, this film is priceless, a glimpse at the Great War while it was still in full swing, and a treasure trove for history buffs and military enthusiasts. This was released one month into the battle, which would continue for another 3 months. Although rather arbitrarily divided into 5 chapters, there's no narrative,per say, and will be of little interest to most viewers. However, it is listed as one of the 101 War Movies to See Before You Die.