Those Tubular Trenches, by Bairnsfather
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Those Tubular Trenches, by Bairnsfather
Those Tubular Trenches
" Is this right for eadquarters?"
" Yes, change at Oxford Circus"
A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander
1916
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Those Tubular Trenches
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a classic and humorous cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, first published in The Bystander magazine in 1916 during the height of the First World War. The image captures the stark reality and absurdity of trench warfare, a common experience for soldiers on both sides. In the illustration, two soldiers are seen standing in a muddy trench, each carrying a large bundle wrapped in a blanket. One soldier, wearing a monocle and holding a map, asks the other, "Is this right for headquarters?" The second soldier, wearing a gas mask and carrying a rifle, replies, "Yes, change at Oxford Circus." The humor lies in the unexpected and seemingly unrelated response, which highlights the monotony and disorientation of trench life. The cartoon offers a poignant commentary on the war experience, with its depiction of the soldiers' weary and disheveled appearance, the muddy and cramped conditions of the trench, and the soldiers' reliance on humor to cope with the harsh realities of the front lines. The image also serves as a reminder of the human element of war, with the soldiers' shared frustration and camaraderie despite their difficult circumstances. Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, a British army officer and cartoonist, created a series of cartoons during the war that captured the daily life and experiences of soldiers in the trenches. His work was widely popular and helped to raise morale among the troops and the public back home. Today, "Those Tubular Trenches" remains a powerful and enduring symbol of the First World War and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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