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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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Duty Effort Employment Factories Grenade Grenades Hero Heroic Magdeburg Manufacture Munitions Office Propaganda Recruit Recruitment Weapons
Jigsaw Puzzle (520 Pieces)
Discover the captivating history of World War I with our Media Storehouse Jigsaw Puzzles, featuring the intriguing "German Propaganda Poster" from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating puzzle piece together showcases a powerful image from the past, encouraging women to join the Home Army effort during the war. By working in munitions factories, women played a crucial role in producing grenades for soldiers in the field. This intriguing puzzle not only offers a fun and engaging activity, but also provides a glimpse into the rich history of this significant period. Immerse yourself in the past and piece together this captivating piece of history.
Made in the USA, 520-piece puzzles measure 16" x 20" (40.6 x 50.8 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
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Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.5cm (20" x 15.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) 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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