Judge — March 30, 1918 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon by R.B. Fuller satirizes American military accuracy or competence. A large cannon on a wheeled carriage fires projectiles across a battlefield, but the shots wildly miss their marks. Soldiers scatter in panic—some diving, others running—suggesting chaos and poor aim rather than skilled marksmanship. The title's irony is the point: the cartoon mockingly comments on incompetence masquerading as "American" prowess. Without knowing the specific historical moment, this likely critiques either actual military failures, inadequate training, or contemporary debates about American military preparedness. The exaggerated chaos emphasizes the gap between boasted capabilities and actual performance. The cartoon appears designed for Judge magazine's typically satirical take on American military or political affairs.