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The Gas-Driven Armoured Car by H. M. Bateman, WW1
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The Gas-Driven Armoured Car by H. M. Bateman, WW1
Highly amusing sequential cartoon by H. M. Bateman documenting the success of a gas-bag powered armoured car which, overly filled with coal gas, floats away but manages to down a number of enemy aircraft much to the surprise and delight of two British soldiers on the ground. Date: 1917
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In the chaotic and unpredictable landscape of the Western Front during World War I, the unexpected triumph of a gas-driven armored car, as depicted in this delightful sequential cartoon by renowned British satirist H.M. Bateman, brought a much-needed dose of humor to the trenches. Dated 1917, this image showcases the whimsical encounter of two British soldiers, their faces etched with awe and amusement, as they watch their coal gas-filled armored car, christened "The Floating Tank," inexplicably float away. Fueled by an overabundance of coal gas, the armored car, with its comically exaggerated tires, drifts effortlessly across the battlefield, leaving the soldiers in disbelief. As the vehicle floats higher and higher, it inadvertently finds itself in an unexpected aerial role, taking down a series of unsuspecting enemy aircraft with its formidable spiked wheels. Bateman's intricate and humorous illustration masterfully captures the absurdity and unpredictability of the war, offering a lighthearted respite from the grim realities of the battlefield. The cartoonist's keen sense of humor and impeccable attention to detail bring the soldiers' reactions and the fantastical scenario to life, making this a cherished piece of WWI history and a testament to the power of satire in times of adversity.
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