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Russo-Japanese War - Propaganda - The Caged Russian Bear
A spectacular Russo-Japanese War propaganda postcard - The Caged Russian Bear peered at by Japanese children, women and soldiers in uniform. Date: circa 1905
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This Russo-Japanese War propaganda postcard, titled "The Caged Russian Bear," depicts a defeated and caged Russian bear being observed by Japanese children, women, and soldiers in uniform. The image, which dates back to circa 1905, is a powerful symbol of Japanese victory and mastery over their Russian adversaries. The Russian bear, once a symbol of strength and power, is now cornered and tamed, its pride and might diminished. The Japanese onlookers, with expressions of curiosity and triumph, gaze at the caged beast with a sense of victory and national pride. The use of the bear as a metaphor for Russia was a common propaganda technique during the Russo-Japanese War, which lasted from 1904 to 1905. The war was a significant turning point in world history, as it marked the first time a non-European power defeated a European one. The Caged Russian Bear postcard is a poignant reminder of the power of propaganda in shaping public opinion and fueling nationalistic sentiments during times of war.
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