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Cartoon, During the bombardment, WW1
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Cartoon, During the bombardment, WW1
Cartoon, During the bombardment. A British soldier eats from a hamper during a bombing raid. He tells another soldier, Jim, that when he eats quickly he gets the hiccups -- can he suggest a remedy? Jim says yes he does -- ask someone to give you a fright. Date: 1916
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Allied Allies Baionnette Bombardment Bombing Bottle Bowl Eating Explosion Fright Give Hamper Khaki Pipe Raid Remedy Scare Stand Stereotypical Teapot Tommies Tommy Officers
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During the Chaos of the Great War: A Light-Hearted Moment Amongst the Bombardment, 1916 Amidst the deafening roar of artillery and the ominous plumes of smoke rising from the battlefield, a moment of respite is found by two British soldiers huddled together in a trench. One soldier, with a determined look in his eyes, focuses on his meal from a hamper, while the other, Jim, offers a suggestion to alleviate his companion's hiccups. The soldier, a stereotypical Tommy with a pipe clenched between his teeth and a khaki uniform adorned with various insignia, looks up from his plate, intrigued. Jim, a seasoned officer with a cap perched atop his head, smirks and confidently proposes, "Ask someone to give you a fright." The soldier, who had been intently eating to avoid the relentless bombardment, pauses, considering the unconventional remedy. He looks around the trench, taking in the faces of his comrades, all of whom are similarly focused on their meager rations. With a shrug, he decides to give it a try and calls out to an officer nearby, "Hey, Officer! Come give us a scare!" The officer, taken aback by the unexpected request, hesitates for a moment before breaking into a hearty laugh. The soldiers exchange amused glances, the tension of the moment momentarily dissipating as they share a laugh amidst the chaos of war. This charming cartoon, created in 1916 during the height of the First World War, offers a glimpse into the camaraderie and resilience of the Allied soldiers. The image captures the spirit of the Tommies, who, despite the horrors of the battlefield, managed to find moments of levity and humor in their daily lives.
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