Plate inscribed Gott strafe this barbed wire, WW1
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Plate inscribed Gott strafe this barbed wire, WW1
Plate inscribed Gott strafe this barbed wire with a cartoon by Bruce Bairnsfather, 1st Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment (1888-1959). Bairnsfather Ware
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Gott strafe this barbed wire
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- a poignant and humorous expression of frustration and anger from the trenches of the Western Front during World War I. This image captures a moment of irritation and annoyance etched into a plate, inscribed with the German phrase "Gott strafe dich" which translates to "God strike you," a common swear used by soldiers when caught in the frustrating and seemingly endless expanse of barbed wire that separated the opposing sides. The plate is adorned with a cartoon by renowned British war artist and satirical illustrator, Bruce Bairnsfather (1888-1959), of the 1st Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Bairnsfather, a veteran of the war himself, was known for his wartime cartoons that brought a touch of humor and levity to the harsh realities of life in the trenches. In this particular illustration, a weary and exasperated captain is shown standing before a section of barbed wire, his rifle slung over his shoulder, as he swears under his breath at the obstacle before him. The cartoon's simple yet effective depiction of the soldier's frustration resonated with the soldiers of the time, and the phrase "Gott strafe this barbed wire" became a popular expression of frustration and annoyance in the trenches. This plate, with its inscription and accompanying cartoon, serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges and hardships faced by soldiers during the Great War and the unique ways in which they found humor and relief in the midst of adversity. The plate, along with the accompanying cartoon, is a valuable historical artifact that offers a unique glimpse into the experiences and emotions of soldiers during this pivotal period in world history.
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