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On the Leave Train by Bruce Bairnsfather
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On the Leave Train by Bruce Bairnsfather
On the " Leave" Train You will never quite realise how closely we are bound to our French ally until you have had the good fortune to travel on one of those " leave" trains - six a side, windows shut, fifty miles to go, and eighteen hours to do it! A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander Date: 1916
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is a classic and humorous cartoon by British artist Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, published in The Bystander magazine in 1916 during World War I. The image captures the essence of the close bond between British and French soldiers during the war, as well as the hardships and long journeys they endured. The scene depicts six soldiers, three on each side of the aisle, crammed into a train compartment. The windows are shut, and the caption notes that they have fifty miles left to travel and eighteen hours to do it. The soldiers appear tired, cramped, and frustrated, with one soldier holding a map and another dozing off. In the foreground, a French soldier is shown leaning against the door, smoking a pipe and chatting with a British soldier. The cartoon highlights the shared experiences and camaraderie between the British and French soldiers during the war. The long train rides, which were a common part of military life, provided opportunities for soldiers to interact and build relationships with their allies. Despite the hardships and challenges they faced, the soldiers found moments of levity and humor in their experiences. Bairnsfather's cartoon is a poignant reminder of the history and camaraderie that developed between the British and French forces during World War I. The image is a testament to the enduring bond between the two nations and the shared sacrifices they made during the war. Bruce Bairnsfather was a British cartoonist and author, best known for his satirical works depicting the experiences of soldiers during World War I. His cartoons were published in various British magazines and were popular among soldiers and civilians alike. This particular cartoon, "On the 'Leave' Train," is a beloved and enduring image of the war and the relationships that developed between the British and French forces.
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