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The Last Man, Hans Bohrdt - Propaganda - German navy officer

In 1915 Hans Bohrdt created his most famous illustration which is called "The Last Man". The image shows a German navy officer holding up a German flag as his ship sinks because he would rather go down with the ship than surrender during the Battle for the Falkland Islands on 8th December 1914. "The Last Man" would become one of the most widely recognized propaganda images used during the First World War to inspire courage. Date: 1915

© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection

Drunken man staggering home - about to hit lampost

Racing Illustrated - "Some delay at the post!" - a gentleman who has had a serious session at the Old Blue Bell (see 10909661) endeavours to make his way home. He has so far shed both shoes and is about to have a close encounter with a lamppost, which he appears to believe is his front door. Two young street urchins are not pretending to hide their amusement at his predicament. Date: 1904

© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection

The Eastern Kilkennies - may the knot hold

The Eastern Kilkennies - may the knot hold. Illustration shows two cats, one labeled Japan attacking the other labeled Russia, their tails are tied to a rope labeled Manchuria with a ribbon labeled Neutrality. Date 1904 March 16. The Eastern Kilkennies - may the knot hold. Illustration shows two cats, one labeled Japan attacking the other labeled Russia, their tails are tied to a rope labeled Manchuria with a ribbon labeled Neutrality. Date 1904 March 16

© Mary Evans / Library of Congress