Life — October 4, 1917 — page 17: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon depicts a military officer (left, in uniform with helmet) confronting a winged female figure representing "Peace" (right). The officer appears aggressive or dismissive toward the allegorical Peace figure, who holds what looks like an olive branch or similar symbol of peace. The title "Adding Insult" suggests the cartoon critiques military aggression or warmongering as literally insulting to the concept of peace itself. The composition shows the military actively rejecting or threatening peaceful resolution. Without a visible date, the specific historical context remains unclear, but this reflects *Life* magazine's typical satirical commentary on military policy and international relations during periods of conflict or tension in American history.