Greetings Card : French WW2 Propaganda postcard - Siegfried Line leaking
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French WW2 Propaganda postcard - Siegfried Line leaking
French WW2 Propaganda postcard showing the German Defensive Siegfried Line having been attacked and sprung a leak! The fish is wittily asking the bashed-up German soldiers? " Do you know how to swim, Comrade?" !! Date: circa 1940s
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Media ID 11578893
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Bump Bumps Comrade Defeat Defeated Defences Explosion Joke Lampooning Leak Leaking Poking Propaganda Siegfried Silly Sprung Swim Bruised Bumped
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the captivating and thought-provoking range of greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This unique design showcases a vintage French WW2 Propaganda postcard sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. The image depicts the iconic Siegfried Line, a formidable German defensive structure during World War II, appearing to leak and crumble under attack. A witty fish adds a humorous touch as it asks the battered German soldiers, "Quand ça fait bave, ça fait bruit?" which translates to "When it spits, it makes noise?" This intriguing greeting card not only makes for a visually appealing and conversation-starting gift but also offers a historical perspective, making it an excellent choice for history enthusiasts or anyone looking to send a one-of-a-kind message.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 12.5cm x 16cm (4.9" x 6.3")
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This French WW2 propaganda postcard from the 1940s depicts a humorous take on the German Defenses, specifically the Siegfried Line, which had been notoriously difficult for Allied forces to penetrate. The image shows a damaged and leaking Siegfried Line, with a witty fish asking two disheveled and bruised German soldiers, "Do you know how to swim, Comrade?" The playful question adds a lighthearted touch to the otherwise grim realities of war. The Siegfried Line, named after the legendary German hero Siegfried, was a series of fortifications and defensive structures built along the German border, intended to protect against Allied invasions. The postcard's clever use of humor and wordplay effectively lampoons the German troops, poking fun at their inability to withstand the Allied assault. This historical artifact offers a unique perspective on the morale-boosting tactics employed during the Second World War, and serves as a reminder of the resilience and wit of those who lived through this tumultuous period.
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