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The Wipers Times was a trench magazine that was published by British soldiers fighting in the Ypres Salient during the First World War . In early 1916, the 12th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters stationed in the front line at Ypres, Belgium, came across an abandoned printing press.
Sep 11, 2013 · Based on a true story, this film follows the soldiers who created a humorous newspaper in the trenches of World War One. The Wipers Times features Ben Chaplin, Michael Palin, and Steve Oram, and was nominated for a BAFTA Award.
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Jun 8, 2021 · Learn how British soldiers in World War I created a mock "newspaper" called The Wipers Times to satirize their life on the frontlines. See examples of their witty verses, ads, stories and parodies of famous authors and war correspondents.
Learn about 'The Wipers Times', a witty and satirical newspaper created by soldiers in the trenches of the Western Front. Find out how they printed it, what they wrote and why it was so popular.
The Wipers Times. Based on a true story, this poignant yet comedic WWI drama revels in the resilience of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity.
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Oct 24, 2021 · Based on the remarkable true story of a satirical newspaper published on the front lines of World War One, this poignant yet comedic drama revels in the extraordinary resilience of...
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The Wipers Times is a TV movie based on a true story of a satirical newspaper published by soldiers in World War One. It shows the resilience, humor and courage of the troops in the face of adversity and danger.
