There goes our Blinking Parapet again by B Bairnsfather
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There goes our Blinking Parapet again by B Bairnsfather
In this cartoon by Bruce Bairnsfather, a mortar strike obliterates a hefty part of the trench living area, while the cynical soldiers sit by, looking fairly apathetic to the whole experience. Date: 1915
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Bairnsfather Bruce Mortar Parapet Shelter Strike Trench Trenches Blinking
There Goes Our Blinking Parapet Again
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is a poignant and darkly humorous cartoon by British satirical artist Bruce Bairnsfather, created in 1915 during the height of the First World War. The image captures the grim reality of life in the trenches at the Western Front, where the constant threat of death and destruction was a daily occurrence. In the illustration, a group of weary soldiers sit huddled together in a trench, their expressions displaying a mix of resignation and cynicism. Behind them, a mortar strike has obliterated a significant portion of their living area, reducing it to rubble and debris. The soldiers' shelter, their only respite from the harsh conditions of the battlefield, has been destroyed once again. Despite the destruction, the soldiers continue to smoke and chat, their nonchalant attitude towards the danger around them a testament to their survival instincts and the numbing effect of prolonged exposure to the horrors of war. The title of the cartoon, "There Goes Our Blinking Parapet Again," reflects the soldiers' sense of frustration and despair, as they are forced to endure yet another attack and rebuild their shelter from the ground up. Bairnsfather's cartoon offers a unique perspective on the First World War, providing a glimpse into the daily struggles and hardships faced by soldiers on the front lines. The image is a powerful reminder of the human cost of war and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. This historical cartoon, created in 1915, is an important piece of World War I history and a testament to the power of art to capture the essence of a moment in time. It is a must-have for anyone interested in military history, cartoon art, or the human experience during wartime.
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