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Comic wartime scene, Western Front, WW1
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Comic wartime scene, Western Front, WW1
Comic wartime scene on the Western Front, showing a happy soldier going on leave (left), and an unhappy soldier returning (right). Date: December 1915
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Media ID 14130519
© H L Oakley / Mary Evans
Backpack Dump Harry Lawrence Leave Oakley Returning Rifle Rucksack Shell Silhouettes Unhappy December Weapons
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December 1915 on the Western Front of World War I: A Contrast of Emotions in this Comic Wartime Scene This intriguing black-and-white print captures the stark contrast of emotions experienced by soldiers during the harsh realities of the Western Front in December 1915, during the first year of the Great War. On the left, a cheerful soldier, identified as "Oakley, Harry, Lawrence," is shown in a light-hearted moment as he prepares to go on leave. He carries a rifle slung over his shoulder, a helmet tucked under his arm, and a backpack filled with personal belongings. His expression is one of excitement and relief, reflecting the joy and anticipation of a brief respite from the horrors of war. In stark contrast, on the right, an unhappy soldier, also identified by name as "Silhouette," returns from the front lines. His expression is one of exhaustion, sadness, and perhaps even despair. He carries the weight of the world on his shoulders, with a heavy pack and a helmet clutched tightly in his hands. A shell lies at his feet, a grim reminder of the constant danger and violence that defined life on the Western Front. This comic wartime scene, with its clever use of silhouettes, offers a poignant and humorous commentary on the human experience of war. It invites us to reflect on the complex emotions and challenges faced by soldiers during this tumultuous time in history.
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