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Comic postcard, British soldier reading letter from wife, WW1 Date: circa 1918
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Comic postcard, British soldier reading letter from wife, WW1 Date: circa 1918
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Backpack Bayonet Cigarette Communication Donald Handwriting Khaki Letter Mcgill Private Rifle
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Amidst the harsh realities of the Western Front during World War I, a moment of tender connection between a British soldier and his beloved wife is captured in this humorous comic postcard from circa 1918. The soldier, dressed in his khaki uniform complete with helmet, backpack, rifle, and bayonet, takes a break from the rigors of military life to read a letter from home. His intense focus on the handwritten words, a cigarette dangling from his lips, speaks volumes about the power of communication to bridge great distances and bring comfort to those in the midst of conflict. The illustration, reminiscent of the works of Donald McGill, master of the British humorous postcard, adds a touch of levity to the scene. The soldier's exaggerated expression and the quirky details, such as the tin helmet balanced precariously on his head and the smoke from his cigarette curling up into the sky, add to the whimsical and lighthearted tone. Despite the challenges and hardships of the war, this soldier's connection to his wife remains strong, a testament to the enduring power of love and communication. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the human side of war, and the ways in which soldiers found solace and connection amidst the chaos and uncertainty of the battlefield.
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