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A football match played by troops during the battle of the A
" Our Happy Tommies" A typical upbeat choice of subject for The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, Sutcliffes illustration, records a football match played by troops in a French village place somewhere along the British second line during the battle of the Aisne. The caption reminds the reader that many footballs have been sent to France for use in the ranks. The picture, as well as the title, conveys a positive image of trench life and would have given comfort to those at home to know that their men occasionally had fun. But football also embodied the British spirit of fair play, a symbolism that also found credence on the battlefield. Date: 1914
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Medium 18" Cushion (46x46cm)
18"x18" (46x46cm) Fibre filled cushion with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone coloured faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
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Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
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Amidst the chaos and hardships of the Battle of the Aisne during World War I, a moment of normalcy and joy is captured in this illustration from The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News. Titled
EDITORS COMMENTS
Our Happy Tommies," the image depicts soldiers of the British army engaged in a football match in a French village, situated along the second line. The scene is a stark contrast to the grim realities of trench warfare that dominated the battlefield. The presence of footballs in the trenches was not an uncommon sight. Many had been sent from England to boost morale and provide a semblance of normalcy for the troops. This photograph, with its upbeat title, would have offered much-needed comfort to those at home, assuring them that their men were not only surviving but also finding moments of recreation amidst the horrors of war. The game of football, a quintessential British pastime, embodied the spirit of fair play and sportsmanship. This symbolism extended beyond the fields and into the trenches, where soldiers adhered to the rules of the game, even in the most challenging circumstances. The image of soldiers playing football in the midst of war serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and determination of the British soldiers during the First World War. Date: 1914 Keywords: WW1, WWI, World War, Great War, 1st Army, Armies, Football, Footballs, Game, Games, Trenches, Trench, Happy Tommy, Tommies, Battle, Aisne, Life, Spirit, Fair Play, British, Soldier, Soldiers, Playing, History, Historical" [Note: This caption is intended for descriptive and informative purposes only and is not intended for commercial use.]
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