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Amusement by the Meuse by H. L. Oakley
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Amusement by the Meuse by H. L. Oakley
Some scenes showing troops billeted in the valley of the Meuse after the signing of the Armistice spending their leisure time on round of golf, sledging, a cross-country run on horseback or at a dance. The tall figure in the centre of the top picture and at the front on a sledge is General Lambert, GOC of the 32nd Division. Captain H. L. Oakley, the silhouette artist, was Lamberts ADC and so these silhouettes are cut from first hand experience. Date: 1919
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32nd Amusement Armistice Billeted Division Golf Horseback Lambert Meuse Oakley Pastime Pastimes Sledge Sledging 1919
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Amusement by the Meuse: A Snapshot of Post-War Leisure in the Valley of the Meuse, 1919 In the aftermath of the signing of the Armistice, the weary soldiers of the 1st British Army found respite in the picturesque valley of the Meuse in France. This photograph print, titled "Amusement by the Meuse," by H. L. Oakley, offers a glimpse into the lighthearted moments of soldiers' lives as they enjoyed various pastimes during their billeted period. The image is a poignant reminder of the human spirit's ability to find joy even amidst the chaos and hardships of war. The tall figure in the center of the top picture and at the front on a sledge is none other than General Lambert, the Commanding Officer of the 32nd Division. His ADC, Captain H. L. Oakley, the skilled silhouette artist, has immortalized these scenes from firsthand experience. The soldiers are seen engaging in a range of leisure activities, including playing golf on makeshift greens, sledging down snowy slopes, embarking on cross-country runs on horseback, and even attending dances. The scene exudes a sense of camaraderie and relief, as the soldiers reveled in the simple pleasures of life after the grueling years of World War I. The photograph print, "Amusement by the Meuse," serves as a poignant reminder of the human spirit's ability to find joy and laughter, even in the most challenging of circumstances. This historical snapshot offers a unique perspective into the lives of soldiers during the post-war era and is a must-have for any history or military enthusiast's collection.
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