Christmas Dinner in the trenches by Charles Crombie
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Christmas Dinner in the trenches by Charles Crombie
" God Rest You, Merry Gentlemen, may nothing you dismay" - a festive view of a British trench on the Western Front with soldiers, rather implausibly, sitting in deep snowdrifts eating a Christmas dinner of turkey, pudding and wine while a comrade further up the trench keeps a look out with a periscope. Date: 1915
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Crombie Dinner Eating Festive Periscope Pudding Trench Trenches Wine
EDITORS COMMENTS
God Rest You, Merry Gentlemen: A Festive View of Christmas Dinner in the Trenches during World War I, 1915 Amidst the harsh realities of the Western Front during the First World War, a moment of respite and holiday cheer unfolds in this evocative photograph by British war artist Charles Crombie. Entitled "God Rest You, Merry Gentlemen, may nothing you dismay," this image captures a scene of British soldiers enjoying a Christmas dinner in the depths of winter, surrounded by deep snowdrifts. The soldiers sit in the trench, their faces illuminated by lantern light, as they partake in a traditional Christmas feast. The centerpiece of the table is a roasted turkey, accompanied by steaming pudding and bottles of wine. The soldiers appear to be in high spirits, their laughter and camaraderie momentarily overshadowing the horrors of the battlefield. One soldier, dressed in a heavy greatcoat, keeps a watchful eye from a nearby trench, his gaze fixed through a periscope. The tension of the frontline is ever-present, even during this brief moment of celebration. This photograph, taken in 1915, offers a poignant reminder of the human spirit's ability to find joy and connection even in the most challenging of circumstances. It stands as a testament to the enduring power of tradition and the importance of finding moments of happiness amidst the hardships of war.
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