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Recruitment Poster Men, to Delay is Dangerous When Your Country Needs You, Enlist Now, 1915
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Recruitment Poster Men, to Delay is Dangerous When Your Country Needs You, Enlist Now, 1915
Recruitment Poster Men, to Delay is Dangerous When Your Country Needs You, Enlist Now, pub. 1915 (colour lithograph)
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Media ID 15142211
© Historica Graphica Collection / Heritage-Images
English School 20th Century Enlist Great War Propaganda Recruitment Union Jack War Effort Colour Lithograph Historica Graphica Collection
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This vibrant and powerful recruitment poster from 1915 captures the essence of patriotism and urgency during World War One. The image, a colour lithograph created by an English school artist, features a group of determined men standing in front of a bold Union Jack flag. The message is clear: "Recruitment Poster Men, to Delay is Dangerous When Your Country Needs You, Enlist Now". The poster serves as both propaganda and an illustration of the war effort. Its purpose was to motivate young British men to join the armed forces without hesitation. With its striking colours and attention-grabbing design, it aimed to evoke a sense of duty and national pride. During this tumultuous period in history, Britain needed every able-bodied man to enlist for the war effort. The phrase "to delay is dangerous" emphasizes the urgency felt by authorities at that time. It conveys the idea that waiting could have dire consequences for both individuals and their country. As part of Heritage Images' Historica Graphica Collection, this print offers us a glimpse into how art was used as a tool for persuasion during times of conflict. It stands as a testament to the power of visual communication in shaping public opinion. This photograph print holds historical significance not only for its artistic value but also for its representation of an era defined by sacrifice and unity.
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