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Cartoon, The speech is in the cannon, WW1
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Cartoon, The speech is in the cannon, WW1
Cartoon, The speech is in the cannon. A comment on the frequent speeches of Charles Humbert, owner of Le Journal newspaper, calling for more munitions. Date: 1917
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Artillery Baionnette Cannon Gunner Gunners Humbert Speech Speeches Owner
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In the chaotic backdrop of the Western Front during World War I, this poignant cartoon captures the relentless call to arms issued by Charles Humbert, the influential owner of Le Journal newspaper in France. The image depicts a determined Humbert, standing before a cannon with a speech scroll in his hand, as soldiers load their bayonets in the background. The caption above reads, "The speech is in the cannon." This powerful commentary on the frequent speeches urging for more munitions during the war underscores the sense of urgency and the heavy burden placed upon the soldiers at the frontlines. The gunner, who is preparing to fire the cannon, looks weary and disillusioned, reflecting the exhaustion and despair felt by many soldiers during this prolonged conflict. The cartoon, created in 1917, is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the weight of responsibility carried by those in positions of power. It underscores the importance of words and the impact they can have on the morale and motivation of those on the frontlines. This evocative image offers a glimpse into the complexities of wartime France and the sacrifices made during the First Great War.
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