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Ships that pass in the Night by Bruce Bairnsfather
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Ships that pass in the Night by Bruce Bairnsfather
Ships that Pass in the Night " Where do yer want this put, Sargint?" A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander Date: 1916
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Bairnsfather Barbed Bruce Fencing Trench Trenches Wire
Ships that Pass in the Night
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is a poignant and humorous cartoon by renowned British satirical artist, Bruce Bairnsfather, published in The Bystander magazine in 1916 during the height of the First World War. The image captures the stark reality and isolation experienced by soldiers on the Western Front as they endure the harsh conditions of trench warfare. The cartoon depicts two soldiers, huddled in the muddy trenches, gazing at each other across the desolate no man's land. One soldier, wearing a helmet and holding a rifle, asks the other, "Where do yer want this put, Sargint?" The other soldier, dressed in a raincoat and holding a shovel, replies, "Anywhere, Corporal, as long as it's not in my bloody hole!" The title of the cartoon, "Ships that Pass in the Night," refers to the fleeting and transient nature of their encounter. Despite being so close, the soldiers are unable to connect with one another, separated by the barbed wire fencing and the vast chasm of the trench. The use of humor serves to highlight the absurdity of their situation and the futility of the war. Bairnsfather's cartoons, which often depicted the daily struggles and absurdities of life on the Western Front, were popular among soldiers and civilians alike. They provided a much-needed respite from the grim realities of war and offered a glimpse into the human experience of the First World War. Today, "Ships that Pass in the Night" remains a powerful and enduring image of the war, and a testament to the resilience and humor of those who lived through it. The cartoon serves as a reminder of the importance of connection and understanding, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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