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Step into the trenches of the Western Front during the tumultuous years of 1914-1915 through the eyes of Lieutenant (later Captain) Bruce Bairnsfather, a gifted cartoonist. His iconic characters, Alf, Bert, and Old Bill, paved the way for the likes of Bill Mauldin and his Willie and Joe in World War II. This engaging narrative chronicles Bairnsfathers journey as a machine gun officer, capturing the harrowing realities of warfare—from the relentless shelling to the mud and misery of battle. With a mix of wry, ironic humor, he recounts the absurdities and horrors faced by soldiers, including ...

In this captivating second volume of memories from the Great War (WWI), celebrated war cartoonist and social observer, Bairnsfather, shares his journey from recovery after the Second Battle of Ypres to the historic Armistice. Struggling with the aftermath of his injuries, Bairnsfathers military career takes an unexpected turn when he is removed from combat service. However, this seemingly unfortunate twist becomes a serendipitous opportunity as he joins British Intelligence as an authorized war cartoonist—one of the few during the war. Tasked with visiting various allied fronts, he captures ...