Due to loose alliances and rivalries, the various powers of Europe were all roped into the war, and during the battles one is often left asking, "who did it?" The main nations are depicted in this cartoon, each placing the blame on one another. The hand in the upper left corner representing the USA is pointing towards the woman with a dagger in her heart representing the peace of Europe. America is trying to get a handle on the situation and issue proper discipline, but every European country is placing blame on another.