WW1 - Successful Zeppelin raid
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WW1 - Successful Zeppelin raid
WW1 - The achievement and success of a recent zeppelin raid. The zeppelin is characterised as the child, that has returned, weeping to its Father the emperor. They converse about the zeppelins raid, and having missed London again. Its only succss in this case, is having returned home in one piece. Date: 1915
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Achievement Airship Characterised Conversation Converse Joke Mocking Mocks Personification Personified Raid Returns Success Successful Zeppelin Characterisation
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In this poignant and satirical image from 1915, the successful Zeppelin raid is personified as a weeping child returning to its father, the Emperor, after a failed attempt to bomb London during World War I. The zeppelin, an airship that had become a symbol of German military prowess and terror, is depicted as a disappointed and distraught child, having missed its target yet again. The Emperor, with a mixture of concern and amusement, listens intently as the zeppelin recounts its unsuccessful journey. The cartoon's characterisation of the zeppelin as a child adds a layer of mockery and humor to the otherwise grim reality of the war. The failed raid, the only success the zeppelin can claim in this instance, is juxtaposed with the child's safe return home. The conversation between the Emperor and the zeppelin serves as a reminder of the human element behind the machinery of war and the futility of military actions that fall short of their intended goals. The year is 1915, a time when the tides of war were far from certain, and the outcome of the conflict was still uncertain. This image, with its clever use of personification and satire, offers a unique perspective on the events of the time and adds a human touch to the historical record. The failed raid may have been a disappointment for the German military, but for the zeppelin, it was a reminder that even in defeat, there is always a chance to return home.
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