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Cartoon, The soldier back from leave, WW1
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Cartoon, The soldier back from leave, WW1
Cartoon, The soldier back from leave. His colleague asks him if he told his wife all about their battles. He replies that he didn t have chance, she was talking all the time! Date: 1915
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In the quiet moments of the Western Front during World War I, soldiers found solace in the simple pleasures of camaraderie and conversation. In this 1915 cartoon titled "The soldier back from leave," a weary soldier, dressed in his blue uniform and donning a helmet and rifle with a bayonet, sits with a colleague in a trench. His friend inquires if he had a chance to tell his wife about their battles, to which the soldier replies, "I didn't have a chance, she was talking all the time!" The humorous exchange between the two men highlights the unique challenges and dynamics of life in the trenches. The cartoon, published in a French magazine, offers a glimpse into the everyday experiences of soldiers during the First World War. With the backdrop of the war raging on, the soldiers find a moment of levity in their shared stories and banter. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the human side of war, and the importance of connection and communication, even amidst the chaos and hardships of the battlefield.
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