Now all roads lead to France and heavy is the tread
Of the living; but the dead returning lightly dance.
Edward Thomas, Roads

Thursday, September 1, 2016

Ten Political Cartoons on the War and Politics of 1916


1916 Was Expected to Be a Better Year Than 1915 for the Allies




Early in the Year the Russians Busted the German-Supported 
Turks in the Snoot at Erzurum 




American Anger Was Growing Over Submarine Sinkings




The German Press Portrayed the Americans as Believing Themselves
Entitled to Special Treatment





The Kitchener Armies Were Arriving on the Battlefield




Anti-War Cartoon from The Masses




Former President Roosevelt Portrayed as a Warmonger




Woodrow Wilson Re-elected on "Keeping the Nation Out of the War"




The Crown Prince Staggering Away from Verdun




Victory Should Come in 1917, Shouldn't It?

Sources:  Library of Congress, Wiki-Commons, Punch



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