Victory

“Victory” is a card game typifying British humour in adversity, with caricatures of British and German leaders along with Royal Navy, Air Force and Army ranks, which was published anonymously (by Pepys Games) but registered to Castell Bros in December 1939. See the Rules►

Above: “Victory” card game with caricatures of British and German leaders, registered to Castell Bros in December 1939. The backs show a picture of HMS Victory, Nelson's flagship from the battle of Trafalgar. Images courtesy Rex Pitts.

Rex Pitts has written some notes about the characters depicted on the cards. Download here►