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Directed by Bud Pollard, Forgotten Men is a 1934 documentary about the First World War and the many brave men and women who risked their lives to fight for their country's independence. Presented by historian Sir John Hammerton, this rare account of the horrors of the First World War, combines original footage and pictures taken by official photographers between 1914-1918, intertwined with interviews from a number of ex-servicemen who describe their own personal experiences whilst fighting on the western front. A powerful and haunting account of the horrors of war, Forgotten Men is a vital historical document, reminding us today of one of the deadliest conflicts in history, resulting in millions of lives lost.