Restraint on Anticipation, by Bairnsfather
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Restraint on Anticipation, by Bairnsfather
Restraint on Anticipation " I see as its security for the future we re a-fightin for, Alf" " A little o that on account, now, wouldn t be a bad idea, Bert" A cartoon in The Bystander by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, in which Alf and Bert reflect on reports from home while continuing to shelter in a flooded trench with shelling around them Date: 1918
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Anticipation Bairnsfather Bert Bruce Bystander Future Newspaper Security Shelling Trench Restraint
Restraint on Anticipation,
EDITORS COMMENTS
a poignant and humorous cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, published in The Bystander in 1918 during the final year of the First World War, captures the essence of the soldiers' experiences in the trenches. In this image, Alf and Bert, two weary soldiers huddled in a flooded trench, are deep in conversation as they await the next wave of shelling. The title of the cartoon alludes to their contrasting attitudes towards the reports they have received from home. Alf, with a thoughtful expression, muses that the hardships they endure are essential for the future security of their families and country. Bert, on the other hand, cannot help but be distracted by the prospect of a little luxury, suggesting that a bottle of that "on account" would be a welcome relief from their current circumstances. The cartoon masterfully conveys the soldiers' complex emotions, balancing the grim realities of the battlefield with moments of levity and camaraderie. The image is a poignant reminder of the human element of war and the resilience of the soldiers who fought in the trenches during the First World War. Bairnsfather's "Restraint on Anticipation" is a significant historical artifact, offering a unique perspective on the war experience and the soldiers' thoughts and emotions. This powerful and evocative cartoon continues to resonate with audiences today, providing a glimpse into the past and shedding light on the human stories that lie behind the history of the First World War.
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