Since the game's earliest years, members of the army have been keen players, but it was not until the Crimean War (1854–56) that a record was made of a game being played. Thereafter regiments of the British Army played wherever they were stationed in the British Empire spreading its popularity around the globe.
From the very beginning of the game's existence, soldiers have been enthusiastic participants, but it wasn't until the Crimean War (1854–56) that a record was kept of a game being played.  Following this, regiments within the British Army began playing wherever they were stationed in the British Empire, contributing to the game's widespread popularity around the world.