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Jigsaw Puzzle : Cartoon, French and German soldiers, WW1
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Cartoon, French and German soldiers, WW1
Cartoon, French and German soldiers. A French soldier sticks a bayonet into a German soldier, telling him that he has sung the socialist Internationale for twenty years. A comment on international socialist attempts to negotiate peace during the First World War. Date: 1916
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Media ID 14240650
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Baionnette Battlefield Bayonet Blood Boots Internationale Pacifism Pacifist Pacifists Peace Pointed Puttees Rifle Socialist Stick Sticking
Jigsaw Puzzle (520 Pieces)
Step back in time with Media Storehouse's captivating jigsaw puzzles, featuring this iconic cartoon image of French and German soldiers during World War I. Witness a lighthearted moment in the midst of history as a French soldier playfully threatens a German soldier, alluding to their shared past singing the socialist Internationale. Engage in a fun and educational experience, bringing this historical cartoon to life piece by piece. Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone seeking a challenging and enjoyable pastime. Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online.
Made in the USA, 520-piece puzzles measure 16" x 20" (40.6 x 50.8 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
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Estimated Product Size is 40.5cm x 50.8cm (15.9" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the chaos and carnage of the Western Front during World War I, this poignant and thought-provoking cartoon captures the bitter reality of the conflict between French and German soldiers. Dated 1916, the image depicts a French soldier, clad in a blue uniform and wearing a pointed helmet, thrusting a bayonet into a German soldier, who lies on the ground in brown uniform and helmet, with a look of shock and disbelief on his face. The French soldier, with a smug expression, informs his adversary that he has sung the socialist Internationale for twenty long years. The Internationale was an international socialist anthem, adopted by the Second International in 1888, which called for workers of all nations to unite and rise against their common enemies. The hope was that the international solidarity of the working class would prevent the outbreak of war and promote peace. However, as the Great War raged on, the idealistic notion of international brotherhood seemed to crumble before the harsh realities of the battlefield. This powerful and evocative cartoon serves as a stark reminder of the failure of international socialist attempts to negotiate peace during the First World War. The blood-stained sword and boots, along with the contrasting uniforms and the desolate battlefield in the background, underscore the tragic and senseless loss of life, and the futility of the ideologies that had once promised to bring about unity and harmony between nations.
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