WW2 Scouts And Guides

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WW2 Scouts And Guides

This illustration portrays a British WW2 boy scout and girl guide, these young people helped Britain in the war effort performing roles including hospital assistance, making ration bags, feeding the sick and delivering messages. Date: circa 1941

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Media ID 32268532

© A CLM Archive Collection / Mary Evans

1941 Assistance Bags Delivering Effort Feeding Guide Guides Helped Including Messages Nicolson Portrays Ration Roles Sick Childrens Scout Scouts

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative illustration transports us back in time to circa 1941 during World War II, showcasing the indomitable spirit and resilience of Britain's young Scouts and Guides. The image portrays a young Boy Scout and Girl Guide, both dressed in their distinctive uniforms, engaged in their vital contributions to the war effort. During these challenging times, these brave children played essential roles that extended beyond their typical scouting activities. They provided invaluable assistance in hospitals, aiding the sick and wounded, offering comfort and support to those in need. Additionally, they undertook the laborious task of making ration bags, ensuring the essential supplies reached the frontlines. Furthermore, they delivered messages, often risking their own safety, to keep the lines of communication open between various military units and headquarters. The Boy Scout and Girl Guide in this illustration represent the countless young people who answered the call to duty during the war. Their unwavering commitment to their country, even in the face of adversity, is a testament to the strength and determination of the British people during World War II. This image is a poignant reminder of the significant role that children and young people played in the war effort, often overlooked in the annals of history. The illustration, from the March of the Women Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, is a valuable addition to any collection focused on World War II, children's history, or the wartime experience.

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