The Ruhleben Football Association: How Steve Bloomer's Footballers Survived a First World War Prison Camp

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Set against the backdrop of the First World War, the story follows several of Britain's top footballers who are imprisoned in a harsh camp at Ruhleben, near Berlin. Amidst the dire conditions of confinement, they find hope and camaraderie through their shared love of football, transforming their bleak reality into a source of strength and resilience. The narrative highlights the power of sport to unite individuals even in the darkest of times.