Men Who Played The Game

By Mike Rees

Subjects: History, World War, 1914-1918, World war, 1914-1918, great britain, Athletes, World War (1914-1918) fast (OCoLC)fst01180746, Athletes, great britain, Sports, Social aspects

Description: The Great War took the lives of millions, among them sportsmen from Britain and the Empire. This new book explores how sport - players, fans and governing bodies - viewed the war, charting the links between patriotism and service among players and the desire for sport on the Home Front. It includes soldiers from rugby, football, cricket and athletics.