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Hands Across the Sea, WW1 postcard, Lawson Wood
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Hands Across the Sea, WW1 postcard, Lawson Wood
Patriotic wartime postcard showing A British and French officer, flags in hand, shaking hands across the Channel. Date: c.1916
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Allied Allies Camaraderie Channel Cordiale Entente Friendship Hands Handshake Lawson Linking Patriotic Patriotism Propaganda Shaking Officers
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This evocative postcard, titled "Hands Across the Sea," is a poignant representation of the camaraderie and unity between the British and French forces during World War I. Created by renowned British illustrator Lawson Wood around 1916, the image depicts a British and French officer extending their hands, each holding their respective national flags. The Channel separates them, yet their bond transcends the physical barrier, symbolizing the strong alliance between the two nations. The Entente Cordiale, a diplomatic agreement signed in 1904, had already established a lasting friendship between France and Britain. However, the shared hardships and sacrifices of the Great War further strengthened their alliance. This powerful image of a handshake across the sea encapsulates the spirit of unity and mutual support that characterized the wartime relationship between the two nations. Propaganda played a significant role in fostering patriotism and morale during World War I, and this postcard is an excellent example of such visual messaging. The image of the handshake between the British and French officers was a common motif in wartime propaganda, emphasizing the importance of the alliance and the shared goal of victory. The use of flags in the illustration further reinforces the patriotic sentiment, as both the Union Jack and the Tricolor proudly fly in the wind. As the world marked the centenary of the First World War, images like "Hands Across the Sea" took on renewed significance, serving as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made and the enduring friendship between the British and French people. This postcard is not only a historical artifact but also a poignant symbol of the unity and camaraderie that emerged from the horrors of war.
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