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The New Mortar for Bridging Chasms, Heath Robinson WW1
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The New Mortar for Bridging Chasms, Heath Robinson WW1
America in the Field - The new mortar for bridging chasms. A line of American soldiers traverse a chasm chained on wheeled chairs to a shell sent flying into the air. Another implausible wartime idea from the imagination of William Heath Robinson. Date: 1918
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This print by renowned British cartoonist, William Heath Robinson, depicts an extraordinary invention from the chaotic and innovative world of World War I. Titled "The New Mortar for Bridging Chasms," the image showcases a line of American soldiers, each seated in a wheeled chair, traversing a seemingly insurmountable chasm. The soldiers are tethered to a massive, absurdly oversized mortar shell that has been launched into the air. Heath Robinson, known for his whimsical and absurd cartoons, once again defied logic and reason with this implausible wartime idea. The mortar, a preposterous solution to bridge chasms, represents the ingenuity and determination of soldiers during the First World War. The soldiers' determined expressions and the tension in their postures add to the sense of urgency and the absurdity of the situation. The print, dated 1918, is a testament to the absurdities and challenges of warfare during this period. The soldiers' reliance on this unconventional method of crossing chasms highlights the desperation and resourcefulness of the troops in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. The print's humorous and absurd nature serves as a poignant reminder of the strange and often absurd realities of war. Heath Robinson's "The New Mortar for Bridging Chasms" is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a unique perspective on the inventive spirit and the challenges faced by soldiers during the First World War.
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