The pet of a French rest camp: a tame stag
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The pet of a French rest camp: a tame stag
The pet of a French rest camp: a tame stag.
1916
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In the heart of the French countryside, during the tumultuous year of 1916, a remarkable sight unfolded at a quiet rest camp. Amidst the chaos and hardships of the First World War, a tame stag found solace and companionship with the soldiers stationed there. This image, captured by the Illustrated London News Ltd, depicts the gentle creature grazing peacefully in the camp's grounds, surrounded by the weary and worn faces of the soldiers who had come to know him as a cherished friend. The story of this tame stag, a relic from a time before the war, began when he was a young fawn and was discovered by the camp's cook, who took him in and raised him with care. Over the years, the stag grew to trust the soldiers, allowing them to approach him without fear. In turn, the soldiers found comfort in the presence of the majestic creature, who seemed to embody the serenity and grace that seemed so elusive in the midst of the war. This heartwarming bond between man and nature served as a reminder of the beauty and resilience that could be found even in the darkest of times. The soldiers, who had come to the camp to fight for their country, found themselves nurturing a unique and unlikely friendship that would stay with them long after the war had ended. This poignant photograph, taken in 1916, stands as a testament to the power of compassion and the enduring connection between humans and animals. It is a reminder that even in the midst of conflict, there is always room for kindness and understanding.
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