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Wilhelm Busch is a much-loved author of children's books and his verses are known to every German-speaking child. Busch's most famous story is that of Max and Moritz, two naughty boys who play tricks on others. Ultimately, the pair have to pay for their misdeeds by being ground into flour. Their actions brought about their own downfall. Likewise, this image shows a self-sabotaging child-like Churchill whose fleet of ships is sinking and who will soon fall from his tree-top perch. \r\n\r\nThis poster was issued at a time when the German-led Axis forces were winning the war. Following the series of successful battles, the Germans are sending the message that Britain's bad luck will continue, ultimately leading to the destruction of the British Empire.","physicalDescription":"Cartoon caricature of Winston Churchill dressed as a schoolboy sitting on a tree branch. With one hand, the boy saws the branch on which he is seated. He wears a \"medal\" bearing the Jewish Star of David. 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