Picture No | 11108264 |
Date | 1919 |
Description | Clemenceau as a tiger, mauling Germany, an eagle |
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Cartoon on the cover of La Baionnette depicting the French Prime Minister, Georges Clemenceau, as a tiger and Germany, an eagle, as his prey. He was keen to obtain complete victory of Germany after World War One and ensured harsh penalties and reparations were paid out by the defeated nation.
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Source | Front cover cartoon by SEM, in 'La Baionnette', 13 March 1919 |
Credit | Mary Evans Picture Library |
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