Fighting the War

Fighting the War is a documentary that shows different combat events from the Western front during the First World War. The movie does not give any narration but has carefully selected intertitles that provide a context for each scene, like specific places and military units described in the film. There are also some live recordings of senior officers giving orders during battle, and of individuals in command positions. Explosions are included in many of the battle reenactments, which help emphasize the large scale and the brutal conditions of the war. Additionally, there is a presence of historical monuments during battle reenactments, such as the Menin gate war remembrance during a battle reenactment. This documentary is a priceless visual record of the horrors of World War One, a conflict that claimed millions of lives and left a trail of despair and death in its passage. Using original recordings from combat during the Great War, the documentary gives viewers a glimpse into the daily realities of the fighting and how it has impacted every aspect of life for everyone involved on both sides of the conflict, both military personnel, and civilians. This documentary can be accessed digitally or as a physical copy on VHS or Laserdisc, although the Laserdisc version might be a little hard to find.