Bismarck & Chained English Soldiers - 'Arrested by Gendarmes' Cartoon
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| Political cartoon by Ad Hoffmann depicts Otto von Bismarck leading five chained soldiers representing various British (including Scottish) military units. The German caption below translates a quote attributed to Bismarck from a Reichstag speech: 'Should it ever occur to the English to want to land their troops in Germany, we will have them arrested by gendarmes.' This satirical piece reflects Anglo-German relations and German national confidence. |
