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Russo-Japanese War - Propaganda - Sinking toy Russian Ships
A superb Russo-Japanese War propaganda postcard - Japanese children (in uniform) and a Geisha sink toy Russian Ships with blowpipes and darts at a fair. A nice analogy of the crushing defeat inflicted on the Russian Navy and soldiers by the Japanese. Date: circa 1905
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Analogy Crushing Darts Defeat Fairground Inflicted Metaphor Patriotic Propaganda Russo Russo Japanese Sink Stall Blowpipes
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This Russo-Japanese War propaganda postcard, dated circa 1905, presents a vivid metaphor of the crushing defeat inflicted on the Russian Navy and soldiers by the Japanese. The image showcases a lively scene at a fairground, where Japanese children, dressed in uniform, and a geisha engage in an entertaining game. In their hands, they hold blowpipes and darts, aiming at a row of toy Russian ships displayed at a stall. The children's focused expressions and the geisha's serene demeanor add to the intensity of the scene, symbolizing the determination and skill of the Japanese forces. The sinking of the toy ships serves as a powerful analogy for the real-life naval and military victories achieved by Japan during the Russo-Japanese War. The postcard's patriotic undertones effectively convey the pride and resolve of the Japanese people during this pivotal moment in history. The use of children and a fairground setting adds an element of innocence and joy to the scene, making it a poignant reminder of the human cost and triumphs of war.
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