The cartoon was published just a day after the war broke out
What is the acrtoon about
Amid escalating international tension following Franz Ferdinand's assassination, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia on July 28. This sparked a chain reaction, with Russia, Belgium, Great Britain, France, and Serbia aligning against Austria-Hungary and Germany, marking the outset of World War I.
The initial clash occurred on August 4, 1914, as German troops breached Belgium's border, marking the onset of the conflict.
The cartoon illustrates Europe's shattered peace and the perceived ineptitude of political leaders during this turbulent period.