"Kriegsanleihe: Empowering the German Nation during World War One" Step back in time and witness the power of propaganda through these captivating German World War One posters. With bold statements like "Zeichnet Kriegsanleihe" (Subscribe to war loans) and "Help Us Triumph. ", these posters aimed to rally support for the war effort. One such poster, titled "Die beste Sparkasse: Kriegsanleihe. " (The best savings bank: war loan. ), emphasized the importance of investing in war bonds as a means of securing one's future. It urged citizens to contribute towards the sixth war loan from 1914-1917, highlighting how their financial support could aid victory. Another striking poster from Munich circa 1915 depicted soldiers marching proudly with text that read, "Helft uns siegen. Zeichnet die Kriegsanleihe" (Help us triumph. Subscribe to war loans). This vividly colored lithograph served as a call-to-action for individuals to invest in the war effort financially. As time went on, subsequent posters continued this plea for support. The eighth installment of the series proclaimed, "Und Ihr? Zeichnet Kriegsanleihe" (And you? Subscribe to war loans), urging every citizen to play their part in funding Germany's military endeavors. The seventh edition reinforced this message with an added sense of urgency - "Und Ihr? Zeichnet 7. Kriegsanleihe" (And you? Subscribe to the 7th war loan). These appeals were not only about financing but also about safeguarding personal happiness by supporting those who protected it – “Kriegsanleihe, helft den Hutern eures Gluckes” (War Loan helps protect your happiness). These powerful visuals serve as reminders of a tumultuous era when nations relied on public contributions and patriotism was expressed through financial investments.