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Cartoon, Hands Up! WW1
Cartoon, Hands Up! A German soldier holds up the severed hands of his female victim, calling to the enemy not to shoot, we are soldiers just like you. Date: 1915
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Bayonet Ginger Hands Mutilated Mutilation Overcoat Pointed Rifle Satire Satirical Severed Shoot Victim Victims Weapon Barbarity Barbarous
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This haunting cartoon, titled "Cartoon, Hands Up!", depicts a German soldier from the First World War (WW1) with his hands raised in surrender, while holding the severed hands of a mutilated female victim. The soldier calls out to the enemy, urging them not to shoot, as he pleads, "We are soldiers just like you." The image, created in 1915, is a poignant and powerful reminder of the brutal realities of war and the senseless loss of life that it brought about during this period. The German soldier is dressed in a heavy overcoat and a pointed helmet, his ginger beard and mustache giving him an air of ruggedness and determination. He clutches the hands of the woman, her red dress and bare feet contrasting starkly with the soldier's uniform and military equipment. The soldier's rifle, with a bayonet fixed, lies discarded on the ground, a testament to the violence that has already transpired. This satirical cartoon, created during the 1910s, was likely intended to provoke thought and emotion, highlighting the barbarous nature of war and the senseless mutilation that it inflicted upon innocent civilians and soldiers alike. The image is a poignant reminder of the Western Front's brutal history, a history marked by the unimaginable horrors of trench warfare and the devastating impact it had on the lives of millions. The cartoon's stark imagery and powerful message continue to resonate with audiences today, serving as a reminder of the human cost of war and the importance of peace and understanding between nations.
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