Gallipoli: variations on a theme. First UK edition of Moorhead’s classic. On the cover? The @I_W_M diorama model of the landings at V Beach #gallipoli
Gallipoli: variations on a theme. US paperback edition of Moorhead’s classic. On the cover? The iconic depiction of the 1st Lancashire Fusiliers landing at W Beach #gallipoli#lancashirelanding#sixvcsbeforebreakfast
Gallipoli: variations on a theme. UK paperback edition of Moorhead’s classic. On the cover? A unique depiction of the River Clyde and the landings at V Beach #gallipoli
Gallipoli: variations on a theme. UK paperback of Moorhead’s classic. On the cover? One of the most powerful images of artillery in action on the peninsula #gallipoli
Gallipoli: variations on a theme. US paperback of Moorhead’s classic. On the cover? Generic icon of the Great War : ‘hanging on the old Front line’ #gallipoli
Gallipoli: variations on a theme. A UK paperback edition of Moorhead’s classic. On the cover? The homogenisation of Great War images has led to this: undoubtedly based on Western Front imagery #gallipoli
Gallipoli: variations on a theme. Covers of Moorhead’s classic. Why does this interest me? These covers show the tracking away from the Gallipoli campaign itself to the generic repeated themes of barbed wire, horses, etc. I’d be interested to see other covers of this book...
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A thread on Trench Art letter openers of the Great War - ‘a letter writing war’ facilitated in part by its detritus 🧵
The typical form of the letter opener was of a cartridge case (used or otherwise), a split bullet, and a piece of shell brass, fashioned into a miniature sword.
Several types can be identified in Allied and particular Commonwealth origin examples. The most typical was an ‘exaggerated scimitar’ shape
Scenes from The Captive Heart (1946) - a PoW film with a difference
No heroics or escapes: filmed in an actual PoW camp, Marlag & Milag Nord, the exterior shots gave an authentic feel of a camp
It picked out significant events, such as the long wait for Red Cross parcels in 1940, and the shackling of prisoners as a reprisal action following Dieppe in 1942
British Army steel helmets: 1915-85 a 🧵 for your interest and attention 😬
War Office Pattern, with Brodie’s patent liner, c1915-16. Repainted and with a rough cast finish, its original (and startlingly bright) apple green paint scheme can be seen behind the liner. 1/
War Office Pattern helmet, a salvaged/re-fitted example with replacement liner/chin strap. This chin strap no longer has a buckle, and the liner gave more protection. This one, with a rubber ring beneath the crownpad, was fitted in 1917. This helmet has a rough ‘cammo’ finish 2/
Mark 1 helmet, 1916-17, identified by its fitted rim and improved liner, this one without the additional rubber ring under the crown pad, that was introduced in 1917. This one belonged to a Sherwood Forester, with original painted insignia. 3/
It all started with a need for a new uniform for the mobilised army to replace ‘Service Dress’. ‘Battledress, Serge’ (1937-8) had smooth lines, concealed buttons & collar with hook & eyes (officers had a collar & tie). It was largely devoid of flashy insignia #BattledressThread
The original ‘Battledress, Serge’ comprised a ‘blouse’ and high waisted voluminous trousers. (I’m concentrating on the blouse). The collar was extremely tough on the neck, so lining helped, with officers had the neck tailored open #BattledressThread
Kitchener: the enigma who became Britain’s war lord and living icon, 1914
Kitchener’s image of strength as depicted by society photographer Bassano became an icon to decorate people’s homes - as well as to persuade recalcitrants to join the army
Kitchener Kitsch became fashionable on the home front, providing a physical presence for the Secretary of State for War in everyday settings