Hammerton, J. A. (John Alexander) 1871-1949 creator text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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) Original publication data not identified English wit and humor English wit and humor, Pictorial Great Britain -- Armed Forces -- Humor PN Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38146 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38146 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133853.0 38146