American soldiers of WWI drawn by a French schoolboy

[syringis]

On 4/7/1917 & 1918, “Sammies” who were involved in the WWI celebrated Independence Day on the French soil. A Parisian parade seen through a French schoolboy's eyes — One of several drawings saved

"Sammies" is the name given to American soldiers in reference to Uncle Sam by the French.

[hedda_foil]

1. How wonderful! Can you find out how old the schoolboy artist was at the time?

[syringis]

4. Hi Hedda

They were elementary school pupils, aged between 7 and 9.

I will open another thread with more pictures and information. I will give a link to the website. It is about WWI and gladly, there is an English version.

It is really interesting.

[hedda_foil]

5. Thanks, syringis!

That's an incredible level of talent for such young children. I wonder if the boy(?) whose work you posted above became the professional artist he was clearly meant to be.

[syringis]

6. I just finished the OP

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100210831148

[cyclonefence]

2. Oh syringis this is lovely

Thanks for posting it--I needed a reminder we weren't always reviled in the world. What a sweet picture.

[syringis]

7. Hi Cyclonefence

I dedicated a thread to Americans in France during WWI.

It is really interesting.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100210831148

[cyclonefence]

8. utterly charming!

[GoneOffShore]

3. Here's one about the Second World War