The Kaiser suffers throughout the war
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The Kaiser suffers throughout the war
Before, During and After... Throughout WW1, Kaiser Wilhelms helmet slowly loses its shape and his moustache droops lower and lower as the situation progressively worsens for his side... Date: circa 1919
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Media ID 11581811
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Bending Bends Bent Change Changing Confidence Drooping Expression Facial Kaiser Loser Losing Loss Moustache Spike Droop Wilhem
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph print captures the physical and emotional transformation of Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany during World War I. The image, dated circa 1919, shows the once proud and confident emperor with his iconic spiked helmet and drooping moustache. In the before image, Kaiser Wilhelm is depicted in his full regalia, his helmet sitting tall and straight on his head, and his moustache held high. However, as the war progressed and the situation worsened for Germany, the emperor's appearance began to reflect the grim reality of the situation. In the during image, the helmet's shape has begun to crumple, bending under the weight of the heavy burden of leading a nation at war. The Kaiser's moustache, once neatly trimmed and held high, now droops low, mirroring the sagging morale of the German people. The expression on his face conveys a sense of weariness and despair, as the once invincible German army faced defeat after defeat. By the after image, the helmet is completely crumpled, a symbol of the defeat and loss that Germany experienced during the war. The Kaiser's moustache has continued to droop, and his once confident and regal demeanor has been replaced by a look of defeat and resignation. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the human cost of war, and the way in which even the most powerful leaders can be brought low by the ravages of conflict.
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