Life, 1885-08-13 · page 9 of 16
Life — August 13, 1885 — page 9: what you’re looking at
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# Scenes of Peekskill - Life Magazine Satire This page depicts scenes from the **Battle of Peekskill**, a 1919 incident during post-WWI demobilization. The sketches show military camp life with satirical commentary on soldiers' experiences. The captions mock various aspects of army routine: - "Roll call" showing soldiers at dawn - An officer asking where a private found "those battles" (suggesting fabricated war stories) - Commentary on family pride in military service versus actual regiment conditions - Soldiers complaining about "early morning coffee, small appetite but large head" - References to drilling and military discipline The satire targets the gap between military ideology and soldiers' actual lived experiences—poor conditions, tedious routines, and questionable officer behavior. The cartoon style emphasizes the absurdity of military life during the transition from active warfare to peacetime.
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