Bruce Bairnsfather
From Mud to Mufti- With Old Bill on all Fronts
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 th...
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Jan 16, 2026
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Episodes
038 - Ch 37 England-Armistice-End 16.01.2026 2:39
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 unfortun...
037 - Ch 36 Start for America 15.01.2026 21:03
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 unfortun...
036 - Ch 35 En Route to England 14.01.2026 3:23
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 unfortun...
035 - Ch 34 Visits to Shelled Areas 13.01.2026 11:18
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 unfortun...
034 - Ch 33 A Primitive Hotel 12.01.2026 9:04
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 unfortun...
033 - Ch 32 Start for American Front 11.01.2026 7:07
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 unfortun...
032 - Ch 31 Rome 10.01.2026 4:39
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 unfortun...
031 - Ch 30 More Mountains 09.01.2026 9:09
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 unfortun...
030 - Ch 29 An International Dinner 08.01.2026 6:57
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 unfortun...
029 - Ch 28 Monfalcone 07.01.2026 7:18
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 unfortun...
028 - Ch 27 Arrival on Carso 06.01.2026 7:23
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 unfortun...
027 - Ch 26 En Route to Milan 06.01.2026 6:56
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 unfortun...
026 - Ch 25 Supplying Copy 06.01.2026 5:34
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 unfortun...
025 - Ch 24 Verdun 06.01.2026 9:49
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 unfortun...
024 - Ch 23 An Invitation to Dinner 06.01.2026 6:11
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 unfortun...
023 - Ch 22 Methods of Work 06.01.2026 7:54
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 unfortun...
022 - Ch 21 Going the Rounds 06.01.2026 8:15
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 unfortun...
021 - Ch 20 Where Wire Meets Sea 06.01.2026 8:52
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 unfortun...
020 - Ch 19 Off to French Front 06.01.2026 5:36
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 unfortun...
019 - Ch 18 Sick Leave 06.01.2026 6:41
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 unfortun...
018 - Ch 17 Evacuated to Base 06.01.2026 9:11
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 unfortun...
017 - Ch 16 The Old Fighting Grounds 06.01.2026 7:59
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 unfortun...
016 - Ch 15 Diversions in Amiens 06.01.2026 7:12
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 unfortun...
015 - Ch 14 My New Job 06.01.2026 10:10
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 unfortun...
014 - Ch 13 The Last Lap 06.01.2026 9:15
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 unfortun...
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