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No Possible Doubt Whatever
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No Possible Doubt Whatever
NO POSSIBLE DOUBT WHATEVER. Sentry : Alt ! Who goes there He of the bundle : You shut yer.mouth, or I ll.come and knock yer.head off ! Sentry : Pass, friend !. Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, 1St Btn. Royal Warwickshire Regiment (1888-1959)
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1888 1959 Bairnsfather Bruce Bundle Doubt Friend Knock Mouth Pass Print Regiment Sentry Shut Warwickshire Possible
No Possible Doubt Whatever
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: A Moment of Tension in the Trenches of World War I This evocative image captures the tense atmosphere of the Western Front during World War I, as a weary sentry stands guard, his rifle at the ready. The caption above the photograph reads, "Sentry: 'Alt!' Who goes there? He of the bundle: 'You shut yer mouth, or I'll come and knock yer head off!' Sentry: 'Pass, friend!'" The scene unfolds in the muddy, cratered landscape of the battlefield, with the ominous shadows of the trenches looming in the background. The sentry, a soldier of the 1st Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, is on high alert, his eyes scanning the darkness for any sign of enemy movement. He wears a gas mask slung over his shoulder, a constant reminder of the ever-present threat of chemical warfare. The figure approaching the sentry, bundled up against the cold and rain, is a fellow soldier, returning from a mission or relief from the front lines. The soldier's bundle suggests that he may be carrying supplies or equipment, but the sentry's reaction betrays a moment of suspicion and fear. The exchange between the two men is a reminder of the heightened sense of danger and uncertainty that defined the experience of soldiers during the Great War. Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, a British cartoonist and author, is credited with creating this iconic image, which has become a symbol of the bravery and camaraderie of the soldiers who fought in the trenches of World War I. The print, available from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the men and women who served during this pivotal moment in history. The image is a powerful reminder of the human cost of war and the importance of vigilance and trust in the face of danger. It is a testament to the resilience and determination of the soldiers who fought in the trenches, and a reminder of the enduring legacy of the First World War.
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