Thomas Rowlandsons etching satirizes the 1810 Walcheren Inquiry, showing Army Medical Board members hanging from a sign labeled Medical Board. Injured soldiers lie dying on the ground, surrounded by barrels of Tokay wine, symbolizing the boards indulgence in luxury over soldiers needs. This satirical critique highlights the boards incompetence and corruption, offering a humorous yet poignant commentary on the harsh realities of war.

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Size: 7096px × 5186px
Photo credit: © Recall Pictures / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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