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Down at the Ration Dump by Bruce Bairnsfather
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Down at the Ration Dump by Bruce Bairnsfather
Down at the Ration Dump " Call me a Tank again, my lad, and I ll knock yer - - ead off!" A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander Date: 1917
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Down at the Ration Dump
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is a classic and iconic cartoon by British soldier-artist Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, published in The Bystander magazine on November 23, 1917, during the height of World War I. This humorous illustration captures the spirit of camaraderie and frustration experienced by soldiers in the trenches. The scene depicts two soldiers, both wearing tattered uniforms and carrying rifles, standing next to a large pile of food rations. One soldier, with a determined look on his face, is holding a tin helmet over his head and challenging the other soldier, who is sitting on a crate, to call him a tank. The soldier on the crate, with a smirk on his face, replies, "Call me a tank again, my lad, and I'll knock yer 'ed off!" The title "Down at the Ration Dump" refers to the place where soldiers would go to collect their food supplies. The image of soldiers arguing over a seemingly insignificant matter may seem trivial, but it speaks to the tedium and stress of life in the trenches. The soldiers' use of the term "tank" as a derogatory term for each other highlights the harsh realities of war and the need for soldiers to find humor in their situation. Bruce Bairnsfather's cartoons, which were published in various British magazines during World War I, were widely popular among soldiers and civilians alike. They provided a much-needed respite from the horrors of war and offered a glimpse into the daily lives of soldiers in the trenches. Today, "Down at the Ration Dump" remains a beloved and enduring symbol of the human spirit and resilience during times of war.
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