Valuable Fragments from Flanders, by Bairnsfather
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Valuable Fragments from Flanders, by Bairnsfather
Valuable Frangments from Flanders
It All Comes to this in Time
" This interesting fragment found near Ypres (known to the ancients as Wipers) throws a light on a subject which has long puzzled science, i.e. what was the origin and meaning of those immense zigzag slots in the ground stretching from Ostend to Belfort? There is no doubt that there was some inter-tribal war on at this period." - Extract from The Bystander, A.D. 4916
Cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander
1916
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Bairnsfather Bert Bill Bruce Bystander Flanders Fragments Sandbags Trench Valuable Alfie
Valuable Fragments from Flanders - It All Comes to this in Time
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a captivating and humorous cartoon by the renowned British satirical artist, Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, published in The Bystander magazine in 1916 during the First World War. The cartoon sheds light on the intriguing mystery of the zigzag trenches that crisscrossed the battlefields of Flanders, a topic that had long puzzled scientists and historians. The scene is set in a makeshift museum or archive room, with an old man, possibly an archaeologist, examining an ancient fragment found near the historic city of Ypres. The fragment, inscribed with the text "Wipers," is a reference to the city's ancient Roman name. The old man ponders aloud about the significance of the immense zigzag trenches that stretched from Ostend to Belfort, expressing his belief that there was an inter-tribal war taking place during that period. In the background, we see soldiers Bill, Bert, and Alfie, sitting on sandbags in a trench, seemingly uninterested in the archaeological discovery. The soldiers' nonchalant attitude contrasts sharply with the old man's scholarly interest, highlighting the stark realities of war and the mundane daily life of soldiers on the front lines. Bairnsfather's cartoon masterfully combines humor, satire, and historical intrigue, providing a unique perspective on the First World War and the mysteries that still surround it. The cartoon is a valuable fragment of history that continues to fascinate and engage audiences over a century after it was first published.
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