Cartoon, German communique, WW1
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Cartoon, German communique, WW1
Cartoon, German communique, a satirical comment on a German claim that their squadron has sunk a Russian torpedo boat with the loss of 15, 000 lives. A plump German woman in uniform blows Victory bubbles for a delighted German crowd. Date: 1915
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Baionnette Blow Blowing Bubble Bubbles Cheering Comment Communiqué Delighted Duck Duckling Information Lies Media News Plaits Plump Pointed Press Report Reporting Satire Satirical Victory
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This satirical cartoon, published in 1915 during World War I, offers a biting commentary on the German communique claiming the sinking of a Russian torpedo boat with an alleged loss of 15,000 lives. In the image, a plump German woman in uniform, her helmet adorned with a pointed top and her hair in plaits, enthusiastically blows victory bubbles for a delighted German crowd. The scene is reminiscent of a mother blowing bubbles for her children, adding an ironic twist to the exaggerated claim. The cartoonist masterfully uses satire to highlight the misinformation and propaganda that permeated the wartime press and media. The woman's exaggerated form and the happy, cheering crowd contrast sharply with the horrific reality of the war, underscoring the absurdity of the German claim. The cartoon serves as a poignant reminder of the role of satire in holding a mirror up to the truth during times of conflict and the importance of critical thinking in the face of misinformation.
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