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WW1 - Italian Propaganda postcard
" Our plan!" - WW1 - Italian Propaganda postcard, showing the personification of Italy (as a Bersaglieri Sharpshooter) punching Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria-Hungary, while the other Central Powers leaders Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey cower in fear....(see 10280120 for another card from this series of the Brutal Trio ) Date: 1915
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Allegorical Bersaglieri Feb18 Hits Hitting Patriotic Patriotism Plan Propaganda Punch Punches Punching Sharpshooter Sniper
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This powerful and evocative WW1 Italian propaganda postcard, titled "Our Plan!", dates back to 1915. The image personifies Italy as a Bersaglieri Sharpshooter, a renowned Italian infantry regiment, punching Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria-Hungary with a determined and resolute expression. The Central Powers leaders, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey, are depicted cowering in fear in the background. This allegorical representation was a common propaganda tool used to instill a sense of patriotism and boost morale among the Italian population during the First World War. The Bersaglieri's reputation as skilled sharpshooters and fearless soldiers made them an ideal symbol of Italian strength and resilience. The punch is a symbolic gesture of Italy's intent to defend its territory and assert its place in the European power structure. The contrast between the confident and aggressive stance of the Italian figure and the fearful reactions of the Central Powers leaders serves to emphasize the perceived superiority and determination of the Italian forces. Overall, this postcard is a poignant and powerful reminder of the emotions and motivations that fueled the conflicts of WW1.
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