"The face at the window" — Illustration from World War I (circa November 1914) depicting a towering German soldier at John Bull's window. By artist Franz Jüttner. - History Education Network

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“The face at the window” — Illustration from World War I (circa November 1914) depicting a towering German soldier at John Bull’s window. By artist Franz Jüttner.

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