A. D. 19 (?) by B Bairnsfather
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A. D. 19 (?) by B Bairnsfather
A cartoon by Bruce Bairnsfather, suggesting that the war is likely to last far longer that the optimists were suggesting at the time. Date: 1915
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This poignant and thought-provoking cartoon by renowned British satirist Bruce Bairnsfather, titled "A.D. 19 (?)", was created in 1915 during the early stages of the First World War. The image depicts a group of weary and aging soldiers huddled around a makeshift campfire, with one soldier holding a mortar tube and another checking the time on a pocket watch. The caption reads, "Another Day. Another Dud." At the time, the optimistic sentiment among the public and military leaders was that the war would be over by Christmas 1914, or at the latest, by the summer of 1915. However, as the reality of trench warfare set in, it became clear that the conflict would last much longer than initially anticipated. Bairnsfather's cartoon captures the sense of weariness and despair that settled over the soldiers as they faced the long and uncertain future of the war. The image is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the toll it takes on those who are forced to fight. The soldiers in the cartoon are not just numbers on a battlefield, but individuals with hopes, dreams, and fears, who are struggling to survive in the harsh and unforgiving environment of the trenches. The image also highlights the absurdity of war, with the soldiers' futile attempts to launch a mortar attack, only to be met with yet another dud. Bairnsfather's cartoons were widely popular during the war, and "A.D. 19 (?)" is considered one of his most famous works. The image is a powerful reminder of the human cost of war and the importance of remembering history, as we reflect on the sacrifices made by those who served and continue to serve in the armed forces.
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