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Comic postcard, Soldier happy to be going on leave, WW2 Date: circa 1940s
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Comic postcard, Soldier happy to be going on leave, WW2 Date: circa 1940s
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Adam Donald Eden Khaki Leave Mcgill Verbal Weekend
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This delightful comic postcard from the 1940s captures the joy and anticipation of a soldier as he prepares to go on leave during World War II. The image, created by renowned British satirical artist Donald McGill, features a soldier in full khaki uniform, with a broad grin on his face and a spring in his step. He is shown leaving the army camp, carrying a small suitcase and waving goodbye to his comrades. The background depicts a garden scene reminiscent of the Garden of Eden, with Adam and Eve looking on approvingly from a distance. The humorous caption reads, "Adam: 'Eve, I'm off on leave for the weekend.' Eve: 'Oh happy days!'" This lighthearted and humorous postcard would have provided a welcome respite from the harsh realities of wartime life for those on the home front, serving as a reminder that even in the most challenging of times, there is always room for a little fun and laughter.
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