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Attendez un instant. ca chauffe! Les Foyers du soldat
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Attendez un instant. ca chauffe! Les Foyers du soldat
Attendez un instant. ca chauffe! Les Foyers du soldat. A soldier stoking a mobile heater. Date 1916. Attendez un instant. ca chauffe! Les Foyers du soldat. A soldier stoking a mobile heater. Date 1916
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Attendez un instant. ca chauffe! (Wait a moment. It's getting warm!) Les Foyers du soldat (Soldiers' Hearths): This evocative image captures the essence of the harsh conditions endured by soldiers during the First World War. Dated 1916, the photograph depicts a soldier diligently stoking a mobile heater, his expression a mixture of determination and exhaustion. The portable heater, a vital source of warmth and comfort in the cold and damp trenches, was one of the many essential supplies provided by the French charity, Les Foyers du Soldat (Soldiers' Hearths). Founded in 1915, Les Foyers du Soldat was an organization dedicated to improving the living conditions of French soldiers. They provided essential services such as hot meals, clean clothes, and warm beds, as well as recreational activities and moral support. The organization's emblem, a soldier's helmet with the motto "Attendez un instant. ca chauffe!" (Wait a moment. It's getting warm!), became a symbol of hope and comfort for soldiers on the front lines. This powerful poster, produced by Les Foyers du Soldat, serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers during the First World War and the crucial role that charities played in providing essential support to those in need. The image of the soldier stoking the heater is a testament to the resilience and fortitude of the men and women who served during this time, and the importance of the small comforts that made a world of difference in the midst of unimaginable hardship.
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