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Comic postcard, two British soldiers, private and sergeant major
Comic postcard, two British soldiers, private and sergeant major, WW1 Date: circa 1918
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Afraid Angry Authority Donald Fear Hate Khaki Major Mcgill Private Relationship Scared Sergeant
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Amidst the harsh realities of the Western Front during World War I, a moment of levity is captured in this comic postcard from circa 1918. Two British soldiers, a private and a sergeant major, are depicted in their khaki uniforms, their expressions conveying a complex relationship between authority and camaraderie. The private, with a worried and fearful look on his face, holds a flower, possibly as a sign of affection or perhaps as a peace offering to his angry superior. The sergeant major, with a scowl and clenched fists, seems to be on the brink of losing his temper. The humorous and lighthearted tone of the postcard, reminiscent of the works of Donald McGill, offers a glimpse into the human side of the soldiers' experiences during the war. The contrast between the soldiers' uniforms, the flower, and the intense emotions on their faces creates a poignant and humorous image that resonates with the complexities of wartime life. This postcard, a relic from the 1910s, serves as a reminder of the fear, love, hate, and humor that existed amidst the chaos and uncertainty of the First World War.
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