Over the Line

by Tom Palmer

This is a true story set in WW1. It tells the story of the Footballers’ Battalion which compromised of professional footballers who signed up after being called cowards. It follows Jack Cock, a player for Huddersfield.

Themes

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  • History
  • WW1
  • France
  • Football
  • Bravery
  • Friendship
  • Sport
  • Dilemma
  • North East England
  • Empathy
  • Death