Hut Life Illustrated, WW1 cartoon
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Hut Life Illustrated, WW1 cartoon
Cartoon showing the soporific atmosphere in a Y.M.C.A hut recreation room somewhere on the Western Front during the First World War, where soldiers can spend their leisure time reading magazines, playing chess and snoozing. Their peace is shattered however, when a commanding officer springs a surprise visit. Date: 1917
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Media ID 14170650
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Amusing Atmosphere Chess Commanding Duty Fright Huts Magazines Recreation Shock Ymca
EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the harsh realities of the Western Front during World War I, moments of respite were cherished by weary soldiers. This cartoon, titled "Hut Life Illustrated," depicts the soporific atmosphere inside a Y.M.C.A hut, where soldiers could escape the rigors of military life. In this cozy recreation room, soldiers are engrossed in reading magazines, engrossed in chess games, or peacefully snoozing. The tranquility is abruptly disrupted, however, as a commanding officer unexpectedly bursts into the room, startling the soldiers from their leisurely pursuits. The humorous contrast between the soldiers' peaceful reprieve and the sudden intrusion of military duty is a poignant reminder of the challenges and uncertainties faced by soldiers during wartime. Dated 1917, this cartoon offers a unique glimpse into the experiences of soldiers on the Western Front and the importance of finding moments of relaxation amidst the chaos of war. This historical cartoon, published in "Hut Life Illustrated," is an amusing and insightful representation of the daily life of soldiers during the First World War.
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