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This Muddy War by Bruce Bairnsfather
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This Muddy War by Bruce Bairnsfather
This Muddy War " These ere staff cars do splash a lot, don t they Bill?" (No answer) A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander Date: 1917
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Bairnsfather Bert Bill Bruce Muddy
This Muddy War
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is a classic and iconic cartoon by the renowned British war artist and satirist, Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, published in The Bystander magazine in 1917 during the first world war. The cartoon depicts two soldiers, Bill and Bert, standing next to a mud-splattered staff car. Bill, with a quizzical expression on his face, asks, "These ere staff cars do splash a lot, don't they Bill?" However, Bert, who is completely covered in mud up to his waist, remains silent. The cartoon brilliantly captures the grim realities of trench warfare and the relentless mud and rain that soldiers had to endure. The staff cars, which were used to transport officers and supplies, were often the only means of escaping the muddy conditions of the trenches, but they also created a splash that drenched the soldiers standing nearby. Bairnsfather's cartoons, which were published regularly in The Bystander and other magazines, provided a much-needed dose of humor and levity during the dark and brutal days of the war. His work was immensely popular with the troops and helped to boost morale. This particular cartoon is a testament to the resilience and humor of the soldiers, despite the harsh conditions they faced. It also serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the soldiers during the first world war. The cartoon's enduring popularity is a testament to Bairnsfather's talent as a war artist and satirist, and its place in history as a symbol of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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