"The Lonely Soldier": Series of 4 cartoons showing the experiences of a First World War British soldier. Panel 1: "'A lonely soldier at the Front would like to correspond with a kindred soul', Morning Post" (soldier gives or received letters after placing an advert in the newspaper). Panel 2: "Poor lonely soldier" (cheerful British soldier with surrendering German soldiers). Panel 3: "Lonelier than ever" (soldier with hands on his hips being admired by 4 well dressed women). Panel 4: "The lonely soldier at home" (soldier with wife & 5 children). The postcard was sent in 1918.

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