Cartoon, German officer and Turk as animals, WW1
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Cartoon, German officer and Turk as animals, WW1
Satirical cartoon depicting a German officer and a Turk as animals during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918
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Media ID 14120577
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Beak Bellows Bone Counter Dangerous Fierce Hollow Iron Powers Satire Satirical Snarl Snarling Spurs Teeth Turk Wolf
EDITORS COMMENTS
This satirical cartoon, dating from the period of the First World War (1914-1918), presents a humorous yet biting commentary on the tensions between the Central Powers and the Allies through the use of animal representations of a German officer and a Turk. The German officer is depicted as a fierce wolf, baring his sharp teeth and snarling, while the Turk is shown as a long-beaked bird with hollow bones, holding a shop counter and a bellows, suggesting a sense of economic manipulation. The German officer brandishes an iron cross and sword, symbols of the German military and the Iron Cross military decoration, while the Turk is adorned with spurs, possibly alluding to the Ottoman cavalry. The setting of the cartoon, with the German officer standing menacingly over the counter and the Turk appearing submissive, underscores the power dynamic between the two sides during this historical conflict. The use of animals as caricatures adds a layer of humour to the image, but the underlying message is a reminder of the dangerous and fierce nature of the Great War.
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