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The War Budget - Christmas 1915
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The War Budget - Christmas 1915
Front cover of The War Budget, Christmas 1915, showing a British soldier sitting in a trench next to a brazier as he opens a parcel of Christmas food sent from home. Date: 1915
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Brazier Budget Comforts Gift Gifts Jolly Parcel Present Presents Pudding Tommies Tommy Trench Trenches
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This evocative image graces the cover of The War Budget, a British magazine published for the Christmas season of 1915 during the First World War. The poignant scene portrays a weary British soldier, huddled in the confines of a muddy trench, as he carefully opens a parcel sent from home. The soldier's face is a mix of relief and joy, as the warm glow of a brazier casts a jolly light upon the scene. The parcel, a precious gift from loved ones, contains the comforts of home, including a steaming Christmas pudding, a symbol of holiday cheer in the midst of the harsh winter conditions. The soldier's expression conveys the profound appreciation for these simple pleasures, a reminder of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women on the front lines. The image captures the spirit of the holiday season during wartime, a time when the bonds of family and home were cherished more than ever. The War Budget magazine, with its poignant cover, served as a source of comfort and connection for soldiers and civilians alike, providing a glimpse into the lives of the Tommies, the ordinary soldiers of the British Army, and the enduring power of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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