Puck — October 1, 1879 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical page from Puck critiques military training practices through five cartoon vignettes. The headline suggests the cartoons illustrate counterproductive or misguided approaches to soldier development. Visible panels include: - **"The Assault"** (top left): depicts chaotic combat training - **"Capering on Fatigues Duty"** (top right): shows undisciplined behavior during exercises - **"Foraging"** (middle): suggests improper supply practices - **"Discipline"** (bottom right): includes a quote about Colonel's relaxed attitude toward drilling - **"View of a Military Camp"** (bottom): depicts a camp with a beer tent marked "10 CTS A GLASS," satirizing poor camp management The overall satire targets inadequate or absurd military training and camp conditions, likely commenting on American military preparedness or administration.