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A long range assault
A long range assault. Illustration shows a devilish-looking man holding an ink-tipped quill labeled French Press, standing on a pedestal labeled Paris, gleefully kicking up his left foot labeled Insults toward the British Lion, in the background, on the right, who is engaged in war in the Transvaal; in the background, on the left, behind the French Press, is a press spewing Venomous Articles and Spite cartoons.. Date 1900 January 3. A long range assault. Illustration shows a devilish-looking man holding an ink-tipped quill labeled French Press, standing on a pedestal labeled Paris, gleefully kicking up his left foot labeled Insults toward the British Lion, in the background, on the right, who is engaged in war in the Transvaal; in the background, on the left, behind the French Press, is a press spewing Venomous Articles and Spite cartoons.. Date 1900 January 3
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1. Title: "A Long Range Assault: The French Press's Insidious Campaign Against Britain during the Second Boer War" This illustration, published on January 3, 1900, depicts a devilish-looking figure representing the French Press, standing triumphantly on a pedestal labeled "Paris." With a wicked grin and an ink-tipped quill in hand, the French Press gleefully kicks up his left foot, labeled "Insults," towards the British Lion engaged in war in the Transvaal. The background on the left reveals a press spewing forth "Venomous Articles and Spite Cartoons," symbolizing the relentless barrage of propaganda and insults directed against Britain from the French Press during the Second Boer War. The Second Boer War, which lasted from 1899 to 1902, saw the British Empire clash with the Dutch-speaking Boer farmers in South Africa. The conflict was marked by brutal fighting and a significant propaganda war, with various publications on both sides using their media outlets to sway public opinion and demoralize the enemy. In this illustration, the French Press is portrayed as a mischievous and malevolent force, reveling in the chaos and conflict that the war has brought. The British Lion, symbolizing the British Empire, is shown as a determined and resilient figure, focused on the battlefield. The contrast between the two illustrates the psychological impact of propaganda and the importance of maintaining a strong moral and strategic stance during times of conflict. This image serves as a testament to the power of the press during times of war and the role it plays in shaping public opinion and influencing the course of history.
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