Judge — March 29, 1919 — page 3: what you’re looking at

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# "They Shall Not Pass!" - Judge Magazine, March 29, 1919 This cartoon by Frank Moses depicts two military figures (appearing to be Allied soldiers or officers) blocking a passage beneath a large tree, with a fortified castle visible in the background. The caption quotes the famous WWI phrase "They Shall Not Pass!"—originally Pétain's declaration at Verdun (1916). The timing (March 1919, just after WWI's November 1918 armistice) suggests this references post-war military occupation or the enforcement of treaty terms, likely regarding German territory or reparations. The soldiers appear to be guarding against passage—possibly depicting Allied forces preventing unauthorized German movement or protecting occupation zones during the Treaty of Versailles negotiations (concluded June 1919). The image celebrates military vigilance during this delicate post-war period.