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Things that Matter
THINGS THAT MATTER. Colonel Fitz-Shrapnel received the following message from GHQ - Please let us know, as soon as possible, the number of tins of raspberry jam issued to you last Friday.. Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, 1St Btn. Royal Warwickshire Regiment (1888-1959)
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1888 1959 Bairnsfather Bruce Colonel Fitz Issued Message Please Print Raspberry Received Regiment Shrapnel That Things Tins Warwickshire Matter
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of life on the Western Front during World War I. In the image, Colonel Fitz-Shrapnel of the 1st Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment, sits at a desk, poring over a message received from General Headquarters (GHQ). The message, written in neat script, requests the colonel to provide the number of tins of raspberry jam issued to his unit last Friday. The seemingly mundane request belies the larger context of the war effort. The troops relied on regular supplies of food, including jam, to maintain their strength and morale in the harsh conditions of the trenches. The fact that GHQ was keeping track of such details speaks to the logistical complexity of the war effort. Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, the famous British cartoonist and war veteran, captured the spirit of the military experience in his popular cartoons. This photograph, which is believed to have inspired some of his work, offers a glimpse into the daily routine and administrative tasks that mattered to the soldiers on the front lines. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the human side of war, where even something as simple as the distribution of raspberry jam could have significant implications for the troops. It is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by the men and women who served during World War I and the importance of documenting their stories for future generations.
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