Some Guy by Frank Newbould
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Some Guy by Frank Newbould
An American soldier, with a torch saying Unlimited Manpower, lights a bonfire upon which sits a stuffed guy of Prussian militarism. Published just five days before peace was declared the cartoon reflects the contribution the US troops made to the final Allied victory in WWI
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Allied Bonfire Contribution Days Declared Final Frank Lights Manpower Militarism Newbould Peace Prussian Reflects Stuffed Torch Unlimited Victory
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This poignant and powerful image, titled "Some Guy" by Frank Newbould, captures the spirit of the final days of World War I. Published just five days before the peace treaty was signed on November 11, 1918, this cartoon reflects the significant contribution of American troops to the Allied victory against the militaristic forces of Europe, specifically those of Prussia. The American soldier, with an unyielding determination etched on his face, holds a torch aloft, casting an illuminating glow upon a bonfire. Atop the flames sits a stuffed figure of Prussian militarism, symbolizing the defeat and demise of the outdated and destructive military ideology that had plunged Europe into war. Newbould's masterful use of symbolism and imagery underscores the transformative power of the American presence in the conflict. The torch, a symbol of enlightenment and hope, represents the unlimited manpower and resources brought by the United States to the European theater. The bonfire, a beacon of change and rebirth, signifies the end of an era and the dawn of a new one. The cartoon's publication date, just days before the war's end, underscores the profound impact of the American military presence on the outcome of the conflict. Newbould's work stands as a testament to the enduring power of art to capture and convey the essence of historical moments, offering a unique and insightful perspective on the final days of World War I and the beginning of a new era in global politics.
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