Soldiers playing football, 1950 (c)

Photograph, Korean War, 1950 (c).

Football was widely enjoyed by soldiers of the British Army. Like all sports, it helped develop soldierly qualities such as leadership, fitness, initiative, endurance, esprit de corps, teamwork and independence.

From album of 126 photographs and newspaper cuttings, 1st Battalion The Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge's Own), Korea (1950-1953).