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Fragments from France

Fragments from France

Bairnsfather, Captain Bruce

Paperback

HumorFiction AnthologiesWorld War II

ISBN10: 1162741546
ISBN13: 9781162741543
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.49
Height: 0.34 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Fragments from France is a collection of cartoons and sketches created by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather during his time serving in the British Army during World War I. The book features humorous depictions of life in the trenches, including the daily struggles and absurdities of war. Bairnsfather's illustrations provide a unique perspective on the war, highlighting the camaraderie and resilience of soldiers in the face of adversity. The book also includes a preface by Bairnsfather, in which he reflects on his experiences in the war and the inspiration behind his cartoons. Overall, Fragments from France is a witty and poignant portrayal of life on the front lines of World War I.1917. Bruce Bairnsfather's cartoons were to the general public during World War I what Bill Mauldin's cartoons were to be in World War II. His �������If you know of a better �������ole-get to it������� may be the most famous cartoon of all time. His humorous portrayals of ordinary soldiers in the trenches were a great morale booster and were still serving as an inspiration years later during the dark days of the Second World War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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