02403cam a22003253u 4500 38146 UtSlPG 20260610133853.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PN Hammerton, J. A. (John Alexander), 1871-1949 Mr. Punch on the Warpath: Humours of the Army, the Navy and the Reserve Forces Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-11-26 Produced by Neville Allen, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Mr. Punch on the Warpath: Humours of the Army, the Navy and the Reserve Forces" is a humorous collection of satirical illustrations and writings compiled in the late 19th century. The book brings together the best contributions from the artists and humorists associated with the British magazine “Punch,” known for its wit and commentary on society and current events. The focus of this work is on military life, capturing the comedic facets of the Army, Navy, and the Reserve Forces through caricatures and clever dialogues. The opening of the collection introduces the iconic figure of Mr. Punch, who humorously navigates through military contexts, showcasing various characters and situations that highlight the absurdities of military life. From musings on cavalry's role in modern warfare to comical exchanges between soldiers and their commanding officers, the text is infused with playful satire and sharp observations about military practices and attitudes towards war. The beginning sets the tone for a light-hearted yet insightful exploration of the various quirks and foibles behind the pomp and circumstance of military institutions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English wit and humor English wit and humor, Pictorial Great Britain -- Armed Forces -- Humor https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38146 78986 78986