Life — June 13, 1918 — page 18: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a World War I-era military cartoon from *Life* magazine. It depicts a soldier in a military helmet and uniform detonating what looks like a land mine or explosive device. The radiating blast lines and scattered debris emphasize the violent explosion. The cartoon's title, "No letter," suggests a dark joke about wartime casualties—specifically, that a soldier killed in combat would send no letters home to loved ones. This reflects the satirical tone *Life* often used to comment on the grim realities of WWI, particularly regarding soldiers' deaths and the communication (or lack thereof) with their families. The stark, bold linework emphasizes the brutality being depicted.