Judge — December 14, 1918 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Two Voices from Holland: "Where Do We Go From Here?" This political cartoon depicts two German military figures—likely representing German leadership or the German state—riding together on what appears to be a sinking or collapsing vessel. The figure in front wears a Prussian spiked helmet (Pickelhaube), the iconic symbol of German militarism. The cartoon's title references "Holland" (the Netherlands) and poses the anxious question "Where Do We Go From Here?"—suggesting uncertainty about Germany's future direction, likely during or after World War I. The sinking vessel imagery implies Germany's military or political situation is deteriorating. The satirical point critiques German leadership's lack of clear direction during a period of national crisis, using the shipwreck metaphor to suggest impending disaster or defeat. The cartoon is drawn by D.C. Hutchinson.