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Canadian Observation Post
Painted in 1919 by Colin Gill (1892–1940)

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The seated figure to the right displays visible signs of "shell shock," or combat stress, which, at the time, was seen as a sign of cowardice.

"Shell-shock is a manifestation of childishness and femininity. Against such there is no remedy."

— Sir Andrew MacPhail, The Medical Services, 1925


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