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Submerged by William Heath Robinson
In an Untersee Realschule: Training a young U-boat pirate to remain under water for long periods. Another humorous wartime scenario involving the dastardly Hun by William Heath Robinson. Date: 1917
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- A Humorous Take on U-boat Training during WWI by William Heath Robinson, 1917 In the chaotic and absurd world of William Heath Robinson's "Submerged," we find ourselves in the heart of a wartime Untersee Realschule, or Undersea Real School, where young U-boat pirates were trained to endure long periods underwater, wreaking havoc on Allied forces during World War I. Robinson's whimsical cartoon depicts an inventive and humorous training scenario. A young U-boat recruit, clad in a bulky, oversized diving suit, is strapped into a peculiar contraption that resembles a cross between a diving bell and a giant teapot. The boy's anxious expression and wide-eyed gaze speak volumes about his apprehension as he is lowered into the depths of the ocean. Surrounding him are a motley crew of fellow trainees, each attempting to cope with their own peculiar training devices. One trainee is suspended upside-down, while another is encased in a transparent bubble, surrounded by a swarm of hungry-looking fish. As the recruits descend into the depths, their instructors, a pair of stern-faced, monocled officers, watch from the surface, eagerly taking notes and scrutinizing their students' progress. The officers' expressions suggest that they are not only evaluating the trainees' ability to remain submerged but also their fortitude and determination in the face of such bizarre and challenging training methods. This humorous and imaginative cartoon not only captures the spirit of the absurdity and ingenuity of WWI-era military training but also serves as a reminder of the unique and often overlooked role that cartoons played in shaping public perception and morale during times of war. William Heath Robinson's "Submerged" is a delightful and entertaining glimpse into the past, offering a lighthearted take on the dastardly Hun and the underwater exploits of the German Navy during the First World War.
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