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German Navy lampooned - World War One
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German Navy lampooned - World War One
Propaganda postcard from the First World War lampooning the German Naval capability as a rusting weed-encasted hulk, unable to repond to the effective and nimble Allied naval fleet. The ship is labelled the Stikphastz !! Date: circa 1916
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This provocative propaganda postcard from World War One vividly lampoons the perceived ineffectiveness of the German Navy through the image of the rusting hulk labeled as the "Stikphastz." Dated circa 1916, this satirical representation of a German warship was a common theme during the conflict as the Allied naval forces dominated the seas. The ship, encrusted with rust and overgrown with weeds, spiders' webs, and grass, stands in stark contrast to the sleek and nimble Allied vessels that patrolled the waters. The label "Stikphastz," which roughly translates to "stuck fast," further emphasizes the immobility and hopelessness of the German naval capability. The use of such propaganda was a powerful tool in shaping public opinion and morale during the war, as the Allied forces sought to highlight their own naval superiority and demoralize the enemy. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the realities of war and the role of propaganda in shaping perceptions and influencing the course of history.
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