Digital illustration of Countryhumans characters as British, Dutch, and German soldiers gathered around campfires during wartime, having tea and pancakes.

Countryhumans. On the Allied side, British and Dutch troops gather around several small campfires. Teapots simmer over the flames, while fried bread and pancakes sizzle in iron pans nearby. A British soldier claps a Dutch soldier on the shoulder. "A really good match, old friend," he says with a broad smile. The Dutchman laughs and points toward a German soldier who is still trying to make sense of the situation: "That fellow there needs a bit more practice," he laughs, as the German looks around, frowning. Young women move from fire to fire, serving the men. The aroma of pancakes drifts across the battlefield. A British soldier politely holds out his mug and speaks in his most gentlemanly tone: "Might I have a drop or two of milk in my tea?" he asks. "And two sugar cubes, thank you very much... And—if it’s not too much to ask—a spoonful of jam... or two... for the pancakes?" The woman smiles gently, even though shells have just landed nearby. "Of course, sir," she says, serving a generous portion. Ver mais