August 18

This cartoon is another classic. It appeared in the Westminster Gazette in August 1914, although I have been unable to identify the exact date of publication. Drawn by Francis Carruthers Gould it shows the Kaiser caught in the act by PC John Bull. The Kaiser was officially referred to as the "All Highest", but here he is depicted as nothing better than a common thief. Furthermore the Kaiser is caught stealing the family (ie European) silver. The Germans are depicted as crooks, whilst Great Britain acts as Europe's friendly reliable policeman.