Life, 1928-11-09 · page 15 of 52
Life — November 9, 1928 — page 15: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page satirizes the American Expeditionary Forces (A.E.F.) in World War I. The top-left cartoon mocks military leadership's recklessness with civilian lives during wartime. The subsequent panels depict soldiers in various comedic scenarios—singing, drinking, and engaging in camp life—lampooning military discipline and morale. One caption references "Major Fuller," apparently a figure known for theatrical leadership style. The bottom section describes tragic historical events: the final battle in France at Brest (the ship's deck crash) and references U.S. prohibition going into effect in July 1919, creating darkly comic contrast between wartime sacrifice and domestic policy changes. The overall tone is cynical about military management and the war's human costs.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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