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Poker and Tongs, Punch cartoon concerning naval rivalry between Britain
700913 Poker and Tongs, Punch cartoon concerning naval rivalry between Britain and Germany, 8th January 1908 (litho) by Raven-Hill, Leonard (1867-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The launch of the Royal Navys HMS Dreadnought in 1906 sparked an arms race for naval supremacy between Germany and Britain.); Peter Newark Military Pictures; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23228490
© Peter Newark Military Pictures / Bridgeman Images
1914 18 1st World War Battleship Battleships Escalation John Bull Kaiser Personification Poker Punch Rival Rivalry Rivals Shipping Tongs 1914 1918 1914 1918 Wwi Ww One Arms Race Dreadnoughts First World War 1914 1918 Great War Hms Dreadnought
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This litho print titled "Poker and Tongs" by Leonard Raven-Hill depicts a Punch cartoon from January 8th, 1908, highlighting the intense naval rivalry between Britain and Germany. The launch of HMS Dreadnought in 1906 ignited an arms race for naval supremacy that became a defining feature of this era. In the image, we see two personified battleships engaged in a high-stakes game of poker. Representing Britain is John Bull, symbolizing British power and influence, while the German ship embodies Kaiser Wilhelm II's ambitions for dominance on the seas. This political satire cleverly captures the escalating tensions between these rival nations. The use of games as metaphors reflects the brinkmanship employed by both sides during this period. As each country sought to outdo one another with new advancements in military technology and fleet expansion, their competition threatened to push them closer to conflict. This print serves as a reminder of how political rivalries can manifest themselves even through seemingly innocent pastimes like card games. It also underscores how significant events such as World War I were shaped not only by geopolitical factors but also by personal egos and national pride. As we observe this historical artifact today, it offers us insight into an important chapter in world history when global powers vied for supremacy at sea.
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