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WORLD WAR I POSTER, 1915. Is YOUR Home worth fighting for? British World War
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WORLD WAR I POSTER, 1915. Is YOUR Home worth fighting for? British World War
WORLD WAR I POSTER, 1915.
Is YOUR Home worth fighting for? British World War I recruiting poster printed at Dublin, Ireland, 1915, showing a family in their home, surprised by German soldiers bearing bayonets
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Media ID 12394791
1915 Baby Bayonet British Chromolithograph Dining Dinner Door Family Father Grandfather Home Husband Invader Ireland Irish Mother Occupation Pickelhaube Poster Propaganda Recruiting Surprise Typeface Wife World War I
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This World War I poster from 1915, printed in Dublin, Ireland, poses a thought-provoking question: "Is YOUR Home worth fighting for?". The British recruiting poster depicts a scene inside a family's home where they are taken by surprise as German soldiers brandishing bayonets invade their space. The chromolithograph showcases the fear and vulnerability of ordinary people caught up in the chaos of war. The image portrays a typical family dinner interrupted by the sudden arrival of enemy forces. A father stands protectively in front of his wife and baby while an elderly grandfather looks on with concern. The mother clutches her child tightly as she gazes anxiously at the invaders. Each member of this household represents countless families across Britain who faced similar threats during World War I. The use of vivid colors and intricate details in this lithograph adds to its impact, emphasizing the urgency and gravity of defending one's homeland against occupation. The imposing figure donning a pickelhaube helmet symbolizes German aggression, contrasting starkly with the vulnerable family unit. This powerful propaganda piece served as both recruitment tool and reminder to British citizens that their homes were at stake if they did not join the fight against Germany. It aimed to evoke patriotism and rally support for the war effort among men who had yet to enlist. "The Granger Collection" presents this historical print through Granger Art on Demand, preserving an important artifact that encapsulates the emotions felt by families throughout World War I.
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