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Bystander magazine competition, When Will the War End?
Picture 2 of 2 (see 10731631 for 1st). Map of Europe to accompany the Bystander magazines war forecast competition, run in August 1915, with a closing date of 30 September that year. Readers were invited to predict the positions of the Allied armies when hostilities ceased. Though of course, it would be more than three years before anyone would discover the outcome. Date: 1915
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When Will the War End?
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: A Glimpse into the Uncertainty and Anticipation of the 1915 Bystander Magazine War Forecast Competition In the midst of the tumultuous and uncertain landscape of World War I, the August 1915 issue of the Bystander magazine invited its readers to participate in a unique and intriguing competition. The magazine, which had been publishing since 1892, posed the question, "When Will the War End?" and invited its audience to predict the positions of the Allied armies when hostilities ceased. The competition, with a closing date of 30 September that year, was accompanied by an intricately detailed map of Europe, as seen in this image (Picture 2 of 2, 10731631). The map, adorned with the Bystander logo and the competition's title, offers a glimpse into the complexities of the war's frontlines, with intricate markings indicating the locations of various armies and their movements. The competition, which was undoubtedly popular given the widespread interest in the war's outcome, would prove to be a fascinating exercise in foresight and tactical analysis. Of course, it is important to note that the war was far from over in 1915, with more than three years still to go before the Armistice was signed on 11 November 1918. The competition, therefore, represented a moment of collective hope and anticipation, as well as a testament to the human desire to make sense of the chaos and uncertainty of the times. This image, with its intriguing historical significance, offers a captivating window into the past, inviting us to reflect on the complexities of war and the power of human curiosity and imagination. The map, with its meticulous details and the promise of a predicted outcome, stands as a testament to the enduring human desire to understand and anticipate the future, even in the midst of the most tumultuous of times.
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