German view of John Bull's treatment of Ireland. Cartoon from 'Meggendorfer Blatter', 2 May 1916. Britain, pictured as an obese John Bull holding a rifle, looks down on a woman he has shot. The flag she was holding bears the legend 'Freedom for Ireland'.

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German view of John Bull's treatment of Ireland. Cartoon from 'Meggendorfer Blatter', 2 May 1916. Britain, pictured as an obese John Bull holding a rifle, looks down on a woman he has shot. The flag she was holding bears the legend 'Freedom for Ireland'.

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