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Cartoon satirising German soldiers, WW1
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Cartoon satirising German soldiers, WW1
Cartoon satirising German soldiers during the First World War: Goot gracious me! Here kom der 16th Royal Scots. Date: 1914-1915
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Afraid Broken Chaos Confusion Defeat Defeated Enemy Fallen Fear Foolish Plump Pointed Ridicule Satire Satirical Scots
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This satirical cartoon, titled "Goot gracious me! Here kom der 16th Royal Scots," depicts a comically portrayed German soldier in a state of fear and confusion during the early days of the First World War in 1914-1915. The soldier, with a plump and foolish expression on his face, is shown with a broken sword and a helmet adorned with a large "G" insignia, as he cowers in front of the advancing 16th Royal Scots of the British Army. The Scottish soldiers, with determined expressions and pointed bayonets, are depicted as confident and ready for battle. The cartoon satirically highlights the fear and uncertainty that gripped the German soldiers as they faced the superior military might of the British forces. The use of humor and ridicule in the depiction of the German soldier adds to the overall effect of the cartoon, which was likely intended to boost morale among the British public and demoralize the enemy. The chaos and confusion of the battlefield are also reflected in the disarray of the German soldier's uniform and equipment, which are shown in a state of disrepair. The cartoon serves as a historical reminder of the fear and uncertainty that characterized the early days of the First World War, as well as the role that satire and humor played in shaping public perception of the conflict.
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