WW2 leaflet, Warship Week, HMS Victory bulldog
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WW2 leaflet, Warship Week, HMS Victory bulldog
WW2 leaflet, Warship Week, The Navy Guards Your Food. HMS Victory bulldog. In support of the National Savings Movement and the Warship Week Campaign. Date: 1942
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1942 Bulldog Bulldogs Campaign Cash Effort Finance Guards Investment Leaflet Money Mouth Movement Patriotic Patriotism Save Savings Support Victory Warship Week
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This evocative WW2 leaflet, dated 1942, promotes the Warship Week Campaign and the National Savings Movement during the tumultuous era of the Second World War. The image features HMS Victory, a British warship, with a determined bulldog standing proudly at the helm, symbolizing the Navy's role in guarding the nation's food supplies and securing the home front. The vibrant colors of the British flag and the bold red and black text contrast sharply against the blue background, creating a sense of urgency and patriotic fervor. The bulldog's intense gaze and the caption, "The Navy Guards Your Food," emphasize the importance of the naval effort in protecting the country during wartime. The Warship Week Campaign was a fundraising initiative launched in the UK during the Second World War to support the naval war effort. The National Savings Movement, a government-backed organization, encouraged individuals to invest their savings into War Savings Certificates, which were then used to finance the war effort. The campaign's success relied on the collective effort of the British people, who were urged to "Save for Victory" and contribute to the war effort in any way they could. This powerful image of HMS Victory and the bulldog serves as a reminder of the indomitable spirit and resilience of the British people during the 1940s, as they rallied together to support the war effort on both the battlefield and the home front.
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