Behind the Line in Palestine

whole: the image occupies the majority, held within a narrow black border. The title and text are separate and positioned across the bottom edge, in black and in white. Further text is integrated and positioned at the centre, also in black and in white. All set against a white background. image: a YMCA canteen, built from sandbags in the desert, serves food and drinks to British and Commonwealth soldiers. The soldiers gather around, eating and drinking. text: YMCA COOL DRINKS FREE Edgar Wright Y.M.C.A. BEHIND THE LINE IN PALESTINE The Y.M.C.A. has crossed the desert with the troops, and in Huts, Tents and Dugouts, carries on its work that is helping the Army to win the War. Y.M.C.A.

Part of a series of posters by Edgar Wright depicting the YMCA's work (see PST 13202).

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