Today's uncomplicated collection, which was published in 1916, is about the simple needs of a soldier at the front. Delicious food, peaceful sleep and beautiful women — what else do you need?
«Allies-rivals» (Die verbündeten Nebenbuhler). A German soldier and a Hungarian hussar are competing for the attention of the woman, and the position of the yoke seems to indicate that it is extremely difficult for a woman to make the right choice
«Hare Hunt» (Die Hasenjagd). An unfortunate hare that ran into a flooded trench is not only an excuse to have fun (even an officer joined the chase), but also a way to diversify the dull trench ration
«Gourmet» (Die Genießer). One of the soldiers managed to get hold of a fragrant cigar somewhere and happily blows smoke rings, the others look on the cigarette butt with awe and sniff in the smoke. Undoubtedly, tobacco ration was one of the most important items of supply. We also can not doubt the fact that the quality of soldier's cigarettes steadily degraded during the war
“Trench ensemble” (Die Grabenkapelle). While a makeshift Austro-German ensemble under the guidance of a professional bandmaster (judging by the uniform) is playing a jolly melody, the others tussle for binoculars in order to better see the Scots in kilts and leggings dancing on the no man’s land
“On the night lodging” (Im Nachtlager). While some sleep like a dog, others have fun, risking to receive a punch to the face
«Shelter from the enemy pilot» (Deckung gegen feindliche Flieger). Considering that the series of postcards was published in 1916, and drawn even earlier, it is not surprising that the German infantrymen are hiding under a cow. Most likely, the flying monoplane was not yet armed, but in the initial period of the war the infantry did not know what to expect from the sky
“Long Skat Game” (Der Dauerskat). Two Germans and an Austrian are playing a card game under a makeshift awning in a trench. The fourth soldier with shoulder straps of the volunteer is watching from the side, protected from the pouring rain by a lady's lace umbrella
«Lunch in the trench» (Mahlzeit im Schützengraben). The aroma and smoke of the sausages frying in a pan in a German trench attracts skinny hungry French and British soldiers. However, in the second half of the war, the supply of the Germans was much worse than that of the Entente soldiers
“Serenade” (Das Ständchen). The international German-Austrian choir sings songs under the doors of the command dug-out for some reason. They are either congratulating someone, or hoping to score a promotion
«Idyll away from the front line» (Jdyll hinter der Front). It is difficult to imagine that everything was so good for the soldiers taken out from the front line to rest, but they would be glad for even less. The harsh Kaiserlichmarine seaman mending socks with a red thread is especially adorable
