Life — September 20, 1917 — page 12: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Life Magazine Page 456 This page contains several satirical pieces critiquing World War I conduct and propaganda: **"The German Hall of Fame"** mockingly lists German military "achievements"—first soldier in Belgium, the Lusitania sinking, bombing hospitals, poisoning wells, using poison gas—presented as if these were honorable accomplishments. The satire inverts values, treating war crimes as glory. **"The Entanglement"** (illustration) appears to depict tangled military/naval conflict, likely referencing the Western Front's stalemate. **"A Worse Thing Than Slavery"** criticizes German official language policy, arguing that imposing German on conquered populations is cultural enslavement. **"Taking No Chances"** jokes about pacifists using whisk-brooms instead of military brushes, sarcastically suggesting military strength determines God's favor in war. All pieces reflect American pro-Allied WWI sentiment.