Life — September 30, 1920 — page 15: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon by Louis Raemackers depicts "French 'Militarism'" and shows two figures in a trench setting—likely representing French military personnel or soldiers. The caption states: "The only trenches French people early cage for," suggesting satirical commentary on French military priorities or the prevalence of trench warfare in France. Given the historical context of Life magazine's satirical work, this appears to criticize French military culture or wartime decisions, possibly implying that the French military establishment is overly focused on trench-based warfare. The sketch shows soldiers in what appears to be a WWI-era trench environment, making sardonic commentary on French military strategy or the nation's approach to modern warfare through its trenches.