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Sketch, Oct 1939 - WWII The Old Soldier Never Dies
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Sketch, Oct 1939 - WWII The Old Soldier Never Dies
Front cover of The Sketch featuring a photograph of a jolly British soldier, complete with pipe and waxed moustache. Hes even sitting on a pile of sandbags. The Sketch says, he typifies the British spirit which keeps on keeping on, smiling, humorous and resourceful. Date: 1939
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Aug19 Cheery Jolly Morale Moustache Optimistic Outbreak Sandbags Stereotypical Typical Waxed
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The Old Soldier Never Dies: A Symbol of British Morale Amidst the Chaos of War Amidst the tumultuous backdrop of the outbreak of World War II in August 1939, the British spirit remained undeterred, as exemplified by this jolly soldier captured in a photograph published on the front cover of The Sketch on October 1939. The soldier, with his pipe clenched between his teeth and a waxed moustache adorning his upper lip, sits atop a pile of sandbags, exuding an air of cheerfulness and resourcefulness that typified the British attitude towards the impending conflict. Despite the grim realities of war, this stereotypical image of a British soldier was a source of comfort and morale-boosting for the people of England. The soldier's smiling face, helmet perched on his head, and kit bag slung over his shoulder, served as a reminder that even in the face of adversity, the British people would keep on keeping on. The photograph, which appeared in the pages of The Sketch, a popular British weekly magazine, was a testament to the optimistic spirit of the British people during this trying time. The soldier's jovial demeanor and the caption that accompanied the image, "The Old Soldier Never Dies," became a rallying cry for the nation, inspiring courage and resilience in the face of the unknown. As the world was plunged into the chaos of the 2nd World War, this image of a jolly soldier sitting on a pile of sandbags became an enduring symbol of the indomitable British spirit, a spirit that would be tested in the months and years to come. The photograph, which has been preserved in the archives of Mary Evans Prints Online, remains a poignant reminder of a time when the British people looked to their soldiers for strength and inspiration.
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