The Stuff to Give Em, by Bairnsfather
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The Stuff to Give Em, by Bairnsfather
The Stuff to Give Em " yer don t want to shoot at blokes like these, Alf; yer wants Keatins powder sprinkled over em" A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander Date: 1918
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Bairnsfather Bill Bruce Bystander Give Stuff
The Stuff to Give 'Em
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is a poignant and humorous cartoon by renowned British satirical artist, Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, published in The Bystander magazine in November 1918 during the final months of the First World War. The image captures two weary British soldiers, Old Bill and Alf, standing in a trench, gazing at a bottle labeled "Keatings Powder" with a look of relief and longing. The cartoon reflects the grim realities of trench warfare and the desperate desire for an end to the conflict. The soldiers are depicted with weary expressions, their uniforms ragged and mud-splattered, their faces etched with the lines of exhaustion and hardship. The contrast between their worn-out appearance and the pristine label on the bottle of "Keatings Powder" adds to the irony and humor of the scene. The caption, spoken by Alf, reveals that instead of shooting at the enemy, the soldiers would rather have "Keatings Powder" thrown over them. The phrase "give 'em" likely refers to the soldiers' wish to surrender or give up, rather than engage in further fighting. The cartoon thus underscores the weariness and disillusionment that had set in among the troops towards the end of the war. Bairnsfather's cartoons, which often depicted the absurdities and hardships of trench warfare, were widely popular during the war and continue to be celebrated as an important historical record of the First World War experience. "The Stuff to Give 'Em" is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the longing for peace and respite.
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