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German propaganda poster, WW1
German propaganda poster, encouraging women to work in the Home Army during the First World War, for example by working in munitions factories to make grenades for soldiers to use. Date: 1914-1918
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Media ID 14120563
© Robert Hunt Library/Mary Evans
Duty Effort Employment Factories Grenade Grenades Hero Heroic Magdeburg Manufacture Munitions Office Propaganda Recruit Recruitment Weapons
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints collection, featuring this captivating German propaganda poster from the First World War. Originally sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, this powerful image encourages women to join the Home Army effort, working in munitions factories to produce essential supplies for soldiers. Evoke the historical spirit of resilience and determination with this inspiring and authentic piece. Our premium canvas prints are meticulously crafted using high-quality materials, delivering stunning detail and vibrant colors that bring history to life in your home or office. Add a unique touch to your decor while honoring the past.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative German propaganda poster from the First World War era, dated between 1914 and 1918, showcases a determined and heroic woman in an office setting, donning a helmet and holding a grenade, as she gazes intently towards the viewer. The caption above reads, "Recruitment for the Home Army - Your Effort is Needed in the Munitions Factories!" During the tumultuous years of the First World War, Germany faced a critical shortage of manpower on the battlefield. In response, the German government launched an ambitious campaign to encourage women to join the workforce and support the war effort by working in munitions factories. This poster is a powerful reminder of the crucial role women played in the manufacturing of weapons, such as grenades, that were essential to the survival of soldiers on the front lines. The poster's design effectively conveys the sense of duty and patriotism that was expected of German women during this time. The woman's stern expression and the use of military iconography, such as the helmet and grenade, underscore the importance of her role in the war effort. The office setting, with its typewriter and papers, highlights the idea that women could contribute to the war effort while continuing to perform their traditional roles as secretaries and administrative workers. This historical image offers a fascinating glimpse into the ways in which propaganda was used to mobilize the German population during the First World War and the critical role that women played in the war effort, both on the home front and in the factories that produced the weapons that sustained the German military.
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