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Poster issued by the Association to Fight against Bolshevism, 1919
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Poster issued by the Association to Fight against Bolshevism, 1919
Bolschewismus heisst die Welt im Blut ersa ufen; 1919. Poster issued by the Association to Fight against Bolshevism, pub. 1919 (colour lithograph). Bolshevism means the World will drown in Blood ;
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Blood Bolshevik Communism Great War Hand Propaganda Wolf Anti Communism Battlefield Bolshevism Colour Lithograph Drowing Historica Graphica Collection
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This powerful and haunting image captures the essence of the anti-communist sentiment that swept across Germany in the aftermath of World War I. The poster, issued by the Association to Fight against Bolshevism in 1919, serves as a chilling reminder of the fear and paranoia that gripped German society during this tumultuous period. In bold red letters, the phrase "Bolschewismus heisst die Welt im Blut ersaufen" (Bolshevism means the World will drown in Blood) dominates the composition. This stark warning is accompanied by a striking illustration depicting a battlefield engulfed in ruins and chaos. A wolf-like figure with menacing eyes looms over it all, symbolizing Bolshevism's predatory nature. The artist, Joh Safis, skillfully employs color lithography to enhance the emotional impact of this propaganda piece. Shades of red dominate the scene, evoking bloodshed and violence while amplifying feelings of alarm among viewers. By combining elements such as a hand emerging from beneath rubble and a face contorted with anguish, Safis creates an atmosphere of despair and desperation. These visual cues aim to mobilize public opinion against communism by portraying it as an imminent threat capable of destroying civilization itself. As we reflect on this historical artifact from our past, it serves as a somber reminder not only of Germany's struggle against Bolshevism but also highlights how propaganda can manipulate emotions for political gain.
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