World War II Political Cartoons by Belmonte

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WORLD WAR II POLITICAL CARTOONS By Belmonte

Copyright ©: De Anima Graphics & Books Translation: Anna Marta Orzech ISBN-13: 978-1484945629 ISBN-10: 148494562X Cover: Claudio Hideki Kurahayashi

2015 De Anima Graphics & Books São Paulo, SP — Brazil

PRESENTATION

Benedito Barreiro Bastos Carneiro was born on May 15, 1896 in São Paulo, Brazil. He became known under the pseudonym Belmonte. He was a researcher, drawing artist, painter, cartoonist and journalist. He tried to conciliate his cartoonist career with medicine studies, in the end though, he decided upon journalism. Some time later, he was hired as cartoonist by Folha da Noite newspaper. In the 1930s and 1940s, if you had asked any São Paulo resident what was the FLW\·V PRVW SRSXODU ÀJXUH FHUWDLQO\ WKH DQVZHU ZRXOG KDYH EHHQ ´-XFD 3DWRµ +LV SRSXODULW\ FRXOG EH SURYHG RQ WKH VWUHHWV WKHUH ZDV EDU DQG UHVWDXUDQW FLJDUHWWHV VKRH SROLVK ZLQH EOHDFK FRIIHH SDFN DSSHWL]HU DQG HYHQ VDPED O\ULFV FDUU\LQJ -XFD Pato’s name. 7KH FUHDWLRQ RI -XFD 3DWR·V FKDUDFWHU DQG WKH PRWWR ´LW FRXOG EH ZRUVHµ DV D ZD\ of presenting the criticism and aspirations of São Paulo middle class brought recognition to the author. He dedicated himself to political satire; his drawings weren’t DSSHDOLQJ WR UXGHQHVV RQ WKH FRQWUDU\ WKH\ ZHUH UHYHDOLQJ KLJK OHYHO RI LQWHOHFWXDO abilities. Belmonte’s caricatures was up to date with world problems, bringing informaWLRQ LQ D HIÀFLHQW ZD\ ,W HYHQ SURYRNHG FULWLFLVP RI +LWOHU·V 3URSDJDQGD 0LQLVWHU -RVHSK *RHEEHOV LQ D SURQRXQFHPHQW EURDGFDVWHG E\ %HUOLQ 5DGLR 6WDWLRQ Thanks to his knowledge of political, social and economical problems he was DEOH WR SXEOLVK KLV ZRUN LQ PDQ\ LQWHUQDWLRQDO QHZVSDSHUV +H GHFOLQHG WKH LQYLWDWLRQ WR EHFRPH 0HWUR *ROGZ\Q 0D\HU·V LOOXVWUDWRU LQ 1HZ <RUN ,QVWHDG KH UHPDLQHG LQ WKH SRVLWLRQ RI $GYHUWLVHPHQW 'HSDUWPHQW &KLHI RI (&5 (PSUHVDV &LQHPDWRJUiÀFDV 5HXQLGDV LQ 6mR 3DXOR 'XULQJ KLV HQWLUH OLIH KH NHSW ZULWLQJ DUWLFOHV FKURQLFOHV notes and making illustrations. Belmonte died in consequence of tuberculosis on April 19, 1947, in São Paulo.

The Spanish Civil War begins. (1936)

Japan starts war of conquest of China.

— I’m sorry but I have a new love now. (1937)

A civilized man. Courtesy generates courtesy.

— Oh! No need to get angry! We sank, it’s true! But we never stopped apologizing. (1937)

— I hope this one here gets the one over there, that one over there gets this one here and then I shall remain to tell the story! (1938)

The worst deaf is the one who doesn t to hear

— You’ve been bothering my goddaughter for a long time now. Let’s be clear: are your intentions good? — No, sir. — Oh, allright then! I thought your intentions were not good. (1938)

No matter under whose hand they are, Germany have a right to its all former colonies.

— But and our friendship treaty? — Still stands! Business is business. (1938)

You will talk with Daladier, France will give us Corsica, Tunisia and Djbouti. War will be avoided and Italy will increase their empire!

— And me? What will I gain? — You will win plaudits when upon returning to London. (1938)

Mussolini:

Hitler:

“While I’m undecided Not knowing how to proceed, You do everything you want!

“My friend! Not beauty, neither talent, nor kindness their souls submit!

Tell me, then: what it takes to conquer so many women?”

For you to be happy PU H ÄYT HUK KVTPUH[L the humanity you must be daring.” (1938)

Gulliver in Liliput.

— Hey, mister! You are stepping on my callus! (1938)

End of Spanish Civil War. (1939)

— Don’t go forward! Know that we are under the protection of the great democracies! — It doesn’t matter. Me too. (1939)

The Anglo-French-Soviet negociations, according to the British.

“Three-Power military talks to take place in Moscow are announced by Prime Minister Chamberlain in anticipation of the Anglo-French-Soviet political accord. An article in Pravda declares that disagreements have arisen in the military talks, reportedly over the unwillingness of the British Government to undetake commitments in case of indirect agression by the fascist powers against the Baltic States.� (From the newspapers) (1939)

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“And the game continues!” (1939)

— So this is what I should do! But this damned umbrella that bothers me! (1939)

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Business

— The man decided to transform the business into auction. (1939)

— Damn! The whole team is in the goal! (1939)

Two Brave

— Hey, man! If you’re man enough, get out from behind this woman! (1939)

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The German-Soviet Agreement

— We’ll drink this tonic but our friend Stalin is the one who will get fat. (1939)

The logic of the absurd. (1939)

— Wow! The bomb has not exploded yet? — No. They are still able to extinguish the fuse. (1939)

“German troops invade Poland.” (1939)

Banquet Time

— I’ll eat these bunnies but I won’t give up the half of that one. (1939)

Two Good Buddies

— Good joke! Nobody knows our intentions, huh? — It’s true! Neither do we! (1939)

Fascination... (1939)

The peace proposition rejected.

— It’s unbelievable! I can’t understand why he doesn’t want to accept the umbrella! (1939)

Girls in danger!

— Do they think that we use only umbrellas? (1939)

— If only one ship could contain then all and the steersman were me. (1940)

The Virtuoso (1940)

Mr. Mussolini is going to enter the war!

“We will, yes! But in a better moment... ...more timely! Because we are prepared!� (1940)

— It’s necessary for the world to know that our position has not changed! (1940)

The Moscow’s Sphinx (1940)

— To go or not to go? That is the question! (1940)

The Claims

— Calm down, girls! Do what I do: I solve all my problems “peacefully”. (1940)

— He’s playing a different score! It’s impossible to play in tune! (1940)

Éamon de Valera, the man who still believes in heroism. (1940)

A Complicated Penalty

— Damn! How do I score a goal in that little goal bar? (1940)

“And the game continues!” (1940)

Neither forward nor backward. (1940)

And the Russians will take advantage with both sides. (1940)

A good match for hunting skills

— Declare your love to her soon! Come on! (1940)

Vegging up

— What is it, Joseph? Not going to work? — For what? I’m paid to not to do anything. (1940)

The Winter is coming...

...and madame prepares her patchwork quilt. (1940)

— What’s that supposed to mean? Are you pushing me? — Me? No! — Oh! I thought you were pushing me! (1940)

The Vital Space

— But this little place doesn’t have enough space for me. (1940)

The fall of France. (1940)

Unreqiuted love. (1940)

A weird duel. (1940)

— I want to buy some merchandise here in your store but, for that, I need you to give me some money. (1940)

— Don’t be scared, Joseph! Your turn will come a bit later. (1941)

— By aiding China you’ll making an anti-Japanese policy! — And by attacking China you’ll making an anti-American policy! (1941)

The Isolacionist

— Get out there, Roosevelt! You have nothing to do with it! (1941)

— And know you! Asia for Asians! — Now this! Am I African or European? (1941)

— Damn! The storm is coming! (1941)

With all courtesy

— Nice lady, would you like to give me the pleasure and dance this waltz with me? (1941)

Understand this

— We continue our friendly relations with one difference only: we are enemies. (1941)

Yugoslavia doesn t pretend to join the Axis but simply sign a treaty of nonagression with Germany. (From the Newspapers)

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— It’s to get married or what? (1941)

— So? Will you marry or not? — Only if I forced by the police! (1941)

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— Hey, boy! This exercise is very dangerous! Either you get over there or you stay on this side! (1941)

The British leave Greek territory, before the German onslaught. (From the Newspapers)

— Hey! Already leaving? — Yes. This is not the last battle. (1941)

— Are you or are you not HESS? — YES. (1941)

— No matter what it takes, I will maintain my neutrality... until you resolve the contrary. (1941)

The attitude of Japan continues to be mysterious. (From the Newspapers)

— This time I’ll act like Russia: peeking from distance. (1941)

The Soviet-Japanese Neutrality Pact

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All Quiet on the Eastern Front (1941)

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— These lightning wars are always like this! The hardest thing is to start. (1941)

“Il Signor Mussolini” treatens! (1942)

Mr. Pierre Laval keeps up. (1942)

— “Pour La France”, Mr. Adolf? — No. “Deutschland Über Alles”! (1942)

— I’m doing the “my struggle”. — And I’m tired of “living dangerously”. (1942)

— It’s not ripe! (1942)

— What’s the that, Benito? Are you going to do nothing? — Nothing? I’m cheering for you! (1942)

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— Ouch! If I knew I would get tired so quickly... (1942)

Fritz: — Damn! The edge of the seat is hard! (1942)

“Romeo and Juliet” (1942)

“My Favorite Blonde” (1942)

The Great Orator

Yesterday and today. (1942)

A new friend. (1942)

— Jump, PÊtain! We got on the wrong train! (1942)

And now? (1942)

Hitler: — First, we will get through here. We’ll move forward to the north and we’ll surround the enemy. Mussolini: — Then what? Hitler: — Then? My dear, I’m corporal! I’m not a prophet! (1942)

Mussolini: — Hey! This is the “Mare Nostrum”! Churchill: — Whatever! (1942)

— What a nightmare! My “Vital Space” is on the verge of becoming a “Mortal Space”! (1942)

— That’s him! He is defeating our troops! (1942)

“Adolf won’t come. Mussolini won’t come. And I’m here All alone.” (1942)

— Mr. Adolf, we know from where we jump. But where do we fall? (1943)

— It would be so nice if life was like that! (1943)

— Look! My boss is not here. And I think it will take him much time to come back. — It doesn’t matter. I will wait for him. (1943)

People now understand why we have addopt the slogan: Fight against Bolshevism! (From speech by Joseph Goebbels)

— What’s up, Doc? Your memory is too weak! (1943)

Two friends and one umbrella. (1943)

The Great Biblical Scenes

“Samson and Delilah” (1943)

The Tireless

— You must dance a bit more with him, because I can’t stand it anymore! (1943)

— Miss Hirohito is exhausted too. (1943)

Tha rain is getting havier

— Gentlemen! A crown for an umbrella! (1943)

The Nazi symphony (1943)

“My Home is My World” (1943)

— Two years ago you promised to break down this arm, huh, Adolf? (1943)

— Go for it, Adolf! We are cheering for you! (1943)

— Let’s go, Mussolini. Sing a “Cavatina” to get rid of our sadness. (1943)

Little Children s Story

What happened to the undeniable boy? (1943)

The Axis (1943)

The End of Caesar

“— Even you, Victorius, my son?” (1944)

The Photographer

— Come on! Give me a smile! (1944)

— For God’s sake, Kamato! You need to help me get rid of Russia! — Yes, sir! But who will free Kamato from United States? (1944)

The Hell (Cantus Fourth)

— Me? I was the headsman of Gestapo. (1944)

— The more it rains, more the leading man’s suit shrinks! (1944)

Cards never lie. (1944)

“The future of Germany lies in its youth.“ (1944)

The Falling

— No way, Himmler! It’s too late now! (1944)

The last visit. (1944)

— Even you, Stalin? (1944)

— Why in countries freed by you there is no disorder? — Secrets of State, my friends. (1944)

— Ah... I miss the time when I screamed and the world trembled. (1944)

— A ticket to Berlin. — Round trip? — One-way! (1945)

The enigmatic smile of Mona Lisa. (1945)

— Enough, Little Adolf! You have already played much with the dolls. Now, I’ll take them back! (1945)

Hitler, in his speech, blames Jews for the sufferings of the German people. (From the newspapers)

— That’s right, Adolf! I’ve been hunted. Now, I AM THE HUNTER. (1945)

March to the East. (1945)

— Onward! To Berlin! (1945)

— Women, elders and children! Onward! It’s necessary not to remain a single German to tell the tale! (1945)

“Cain, Cain! What have you done to your brothers?� (1945)

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— What King am I without reign and without crown? (1945)

Many German children disappeared in Berlin. It is said they were taken to Russia to be educated. (From the newspapers)

(1946)

The nuclear arms race grows between the United States and the Soviet Union. (1946)

(1946)

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The Peace Conference is inaugurated in Paris. (1946)

The United Nations General Assembly opens in New York. (1946)

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