Replica of German shell sold in Berlin, WW1
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Replica of German shell sold in Berlin, WW1
A British soldier holding a life-size replica card of a German shell, as thrown by big siege guns, complete with photographs of places in which the shells had inflicted particular damage - Liege, Namur, Longwy and Maubeuge. The card bears the motto, With God for King and Fatherland, and was available for the cost of 1d. in the Berlin streets according to The Sketch magazine. Date: 1914
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Berlin Bomb Bombast Bombs Damage Destruction Guns Liege Longwy Maubeuge Namur Projectile Projectiles Propaganda Replica Shell Shells Siege Sold Weapon
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of the intense conflict and propaganda of the First World War, as a British soldier holds up a life-size replica card of a German shell, sold in the streets of Berlin in 1914. The shell, complete with intricate details and photographs of the places where the actual German projectiles had inflicted significant damage - Liege, Namur, Longwy, and Maubeuge - served as a powerful reminder of the devastating impact of the war. The card bears the motto 'With God for King and Fatherland,' a clear expression of the nationalistic fervor that fueled the conflict. The availability of these replicas in Berlin streets for the cost of just 1d. (one penny) speaks to the widespread dissemination of propaganda and the role it played in shaping public opinion during the war. The image of the German shell, with its ominous presence and the stark visual evidence of destruction it conveyed, would have been a potent symbol for British soldiers and civilians alike, fueling their determination to resist the German advance. This photograph, taken in the early days of the war, offers a poignant glimpse into the psychological and emotional dimensions of the conflict, and serves as a reminder of the profound impact that propaganda and symbolic objects had on the war effort. The image of the British soldier holding up the replica shell, with the backdrop of the devastated European cities, underscores the human cost of the war and the determination of the Allied forces to prevail.
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