"WWI Was the Best Time of My Life"

This documentary examines a rarely confronted dimension of the First World War: the testimony of soldiers who described the conflict not solely as horror, but as a profound and transformative experience. Drawing upon the writings of figures such as Ernst Jünger and other frontline veterans, it explores how industrialized warfare could be perceived as a crucible of discipline, identity, and existential intensity. Through primary sources and historical analysis, the film considers how modern war reshaped concepts of courage, masculinity, and meaning in the twentieth century. Music - 'Decoherence' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 🎥 Watch more deep-dive documentaries on my main channel: https://www.youtube.com/@historyatwar