Life, 1917-09-06 · page 14 of 40
Life — September 6, 1917 — page 14: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
The main cartoon depicts two Prussian/German military officers with spiked helmets ("Pickelhaubes") discussing a large black sphere—likely representing a bomb or explosive device. The caption reads: "Do you not think, Field Marshal, that we have lured the enemy far enough?" / "I do, Majesty, but the thickheads won't stop being lured." This appears to be **World War I-era satire** mocking German military strategy. The cartoon suggests German leaders deliberately baited enemies into unfavorable positions, yet their opponents foolishly kept advancing. The "thickheads" reference implies the enemy commanders were stupid for not recognizing the trap. The crude, exaggerated caricatures of German officers (with their characteristic helmets and facial features) reflect wartime propaganda depicting the enemy as ridiculous and contemptible.
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