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WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Johnny get your gun
The Caption is Johnny get your gun! Mabel Lucie is perhaps unwittingly relating this card to the anti-war novel Johnny got his gun published in 1938 in which a soldier loses all his limbs in the First World War. The proud boy should take heed. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1941
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1938 1941 Amusing Attwell Caption Dundee First Innocence Innocent Johnny Kids Light Hearted Limbs Loses Lucie Mabel Marching Proud Relating Sweet Unwittingly Valentine Anti War
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Johnny Get Your Gun!": A WW2 Era Comic Postcard with a Bite of Anti-War Satire This charming WW2-era comic postcard, featuring the caption "Johnny get your gun!", showcases the innocent yet thought-provoking humor of the time. The image depicts a cheerful young boy, proudly holding a wooden gun, while a girl named Mabel Lucie looks on with a bemused expression. At first glance, the scene appears to be a light-hearted and cute representation of childhood play during wartime. However, upon closer inspection, the caption takes on a more profound meaning, as it is likely an allusion to the anti-war novel "Johnny Got His Gun," published in 1938 by Dalton Trumbo. In this powerful and disturbing novel, the protagonist, a soldier named Joe Bonham, loses all his limbs and senses during the First World War, leaving him trapped in a hospital bed with only his mind to contemplate the horrors of war. Mabel Lucie, unwittingly, relates this card to the novel, as she seems to be warning the proud boy to take heed of the harsh realities of war. The caricatured innocence of the children in the postcard serves as a stark contrast to the grim reality of the war, highlighting the complex relationship between wartime humor and the darker aspects of human conflict. This postcard, created circa 1941, is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the human spirit during times of adversity. The artist, Attwell, masterfully captures the essence of wartime humor while subtly challenging the audience to reflect on the true nature of war and its impact on innocent lives. This delightful postcard, with its intriguing history and thought-provoking message, is a must-have for any WW2 history enthusiast, collector, or anyone interested in the unique blend of innocence and satire during wartime.
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