Judge — January 5, 1918 — page 14: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts an insect (appears to be a mantis or similar predatory bug) executing what's labeled a "successful envelopment maneuver." The military terminology—"envelopment" being a tactical military strategy—suggests this is a satirical commentary on military strategy or warfare. The cartoon likely uses the insect as a metaphor for a political or military figure employing deceptive or predatory tactics. The predatory nature of the insect reinforces the satire about cunning strategic maneuvers. However, without additional context about Judge magazine's publication date or the specific political situation being referenced, I cannot definitively identify which historical figure or conflict this targets. The style and technique suggest early-to-mid 20th century publication.