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Am Tag, Heath Robinson 1. German Spies in Epping Forest
Am Tag! Die Deutsche Kommen (Very)! Incidents of the Coming German Invasion of England, by Heath Robinson. 1. German spies in Epping Forest. First in a series of cartoons by William Heath Robinson in The Sketch, mocking the preoccupation in the British press regarding a potential German invasion, as outlined by articles by Robert Blatchford in the Daily Mail. Date: 1910
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Am Tag! Die Deutsche Kommen (Very)!: German Spies in Epping Forest is a humorous and satirical illustration by the renowned British artist, William Heath Robinson, published in The Sketch magazine in 1910. This cartoon is the first in a series of illustrations that mocked the preoccupation in the British press regarding the perceived threat of a German invasion of England. The image depicts a group of bumbling German soldiers disguised as boy scouts, hiding in the dense foliage of Epping Forest. Their attempts at blending in with their surroundings are comically evident as they don oversized scout uniforms and hats, complete with fake badges and patches. One soldier is shown peering through binoculars, while another is busy tying a knot in a piece of rope. A third soldier is shown holding a map, pointing to a nearby location, presumably the intended target of their espionage. The title of the illustration, "Am Tag! Die Deutsche Kommen (Very)!" translates to "Today! The Germans Are Coming (Very)!" in English, further emphasizing the sense of imminent danger and invasion that was prevalent in the British media at the time. The illustration is a testament to the humorous and lighthearted way in which the British public responded to the perceived threat of German invasion, using satire and humor to defuse the tension. Heath Robinson's illustration is a fascinating glimpse into the historical context of the early 20th century, a time of political and social upheaval, and serves as a reminder of the power of humor to bring people together and provide a sense of relief during times of uncertainty.
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