Papa is away at the front, in this short film, and writes home to his wife and child. Meanwhile, an uncle brings the child a set of lead soldiers, and while the adults read a letter from the front, the child plays with the soldiers. Later, when he sleeps, the soldiers fight in a battle.

It's mostly a live-action short, with a couple of minutes of stop-action animation. It seems a bit depressed for a children's movie, but the war had been ongoing for a couple of years by this point, and would not end for an equal length of time.

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The war genre features armed conflicts, both historical and fictional, and the experiences of individuals and groups involved in warfare. This genre explores the physical, emotional, and moral challenges faced by soldiers, civilians, and others affected by war.

Jean-Baptiste, a WWI soldier, writes to his wife that he expects to be home on leave shortly. Uncle Pierre visits Louise and brings Bebe a box of toy soldiers. At night, Bebe dreams that the toys come to life and defeat the enemy.

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