pictures@maryevans.com | +44(0)20 8318 0034
 ABOUT  EXPLORE    BLOGS  CONTACT  LOG IN   SIGN UP




Picture No 10731407
Date 1915
Description Munitions scandal, cartoon, WW1
Details

Cartoon from London Opinion reproduced in The Tatler in their 'Pictorial Politics,' column, showing a British officer, representing the Army, talking to a shopkeeper, representing John Bull. The Army: Munitions, please, as quick as possible. John Bull: Munitions? Oh, I suppose you want them for the war? Well, we've not noticed much demand for them, but we'll have some made for you. You've got nice weather for your fighting just now. A comment on the munitions scandal which broke in May 1915 and revealed that there were not enough munitions for the Army, leading to military failure at the Front.
Source Unattributed illustration in The Tatler, 7 July 1915
Credit © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Restrictions

Thank you for visiting our website.

If you are interested in licensing this image please email us at pictures@maryevans.com or telephone us on +44(0)20 8318 0034.

If you are already registered to use this website, you can log in here.

ABOUT How to use us
Our history
Usage examples
Newsletter
Testimonials
PICTURES Artists' directory
Celebrity Anniversaries
Historical Anniversaries
Contributor Collections
Mood boards
Buy prints
SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
CONTACT / LEGAL Contact us
Terms & conditions
Privacy policy
Cookies
Unsubscribe