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Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!-Patrick Henry delivering his great speech on the Rights of the Colonies, before the Virginia Assembly, convened at Richmond, March 23rd, 1775

Wounded in War Arriving at Waterloo Station, London, as an Outward Troop Train Leaves, 1915
Wounded in War Arriving at Waterloo Station, London, as an Outward Troop Train is About to Leave, 1915. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume I. The First Phase", edited by J

Brothers in Arms: A Poilu Greets British Soldiers, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Brothers in Arms: A " Poilu" Greets British Soldiers, 1916. The Poilu were infantry soldiers in the French army during the First World War

The Battle of Valmy, 1792, (1890). Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Valmy, 1792, (1890). Battle of Valmy on 20 September 1792. A major victory by the French army during the French Revolutionary Wars

Ziska and the Hussites, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Ziska and the Hussites, 1890. Jan Zizka (c1360-1424) Czech general and renowned Hussite military leader considered a Czech national hero. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Frederick the Great makes a speech... on the eve of the Battle of Leuthen, 5 December 1757, (1936)
Frederick the Great makes a speech to his generals on the eve of the Battle of Leuthen, 5 December 1757, (1936). Ansprache Friedrichs Des Grossen An Seine Generale Am Abend Vor Der Schlacht Bei

Pelopidas Leading the Thebans at the Battle of Leuctra, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Pelopidas Leading the Thebans at the Battle of Leuctra, 1890. Pelopidas, Theban statesman and general leading his troops to victory in the Battle of Leuctra, 371 BC between Boeotians led by Thebans

Sheridans Final Charge at Winchester, pub. 1886. Creator: Thure de Thulstrup (1848 - 1930)
Sheridans Final Charge at Winchester, pub. Prang & Co. 1886 (colour lithograph). Philip Henry Sheridan (1831 - 1888)

Grand Elizabethan staircase, Aldermaston, Berkshire. Creator: Joseph Nash (1809-78)
Grand Elizabethan staircase, Aldermaston, Berkshire, from Architecture of the Middle Ages, published 1838 (colour lithograph)

Sheridans Final Charge at Winchester, pub. : Prang & Co. 1886 (colour lithograph). Philip Henry Sheridan (1831 - 1888);

Sir Philip Sidney and the Dying Soldier, c1907. From My Book of True Stories. [Blackie and Son Limited, London]

Death of Van Tromp, 10 August 1653, (c1880). Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp (23 April 1598 - 10 August 1653) was an officer and later admiral in the Dutch navy

Baber Cheering On His Troops, c1526 (c1912). Babur (1483-530), cheering on his troups, possibly at the First Battle of Panipat, 1526. From The Romance of India, edited by Herbert Strang

Mr. Churchill gives the V-Sign to cheering members of the ships crew, 1943-1944
Mr. Churchill gives the V-Sign to cheering members of the ships crew as he walks down the gangway of the vessel that took him to America, 1943-44

The Life of Lenin, 1936. Artist: Pyotr Nikolayevich Staronossov
The Life of Lenin, 1936. Lenins speech from the armoured car, Petrograd. From a series of woodcuts for The Life of Lenin, 1936. From The Studio Volume 127

Hailed by the New Men of his Old Regiment, 1941. Winston Churchill (1874-1965) visiting his old regiment the 21st Lancers during World War II

Newfoundland Fishermen, 1892. Artist: Henri Meyer
Newfoundland Fishermen, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 19th March 1892

The mayor of Ablain-Saint-Nazaire in the ruins of the commune, 1915. A print from Le Pays de France, 5th August 1915

Assist the Alsatian soldiers, French World War I poster, 1916

The Regiment Salutes, 1915. The women did not leave their village and the regiment salutes them for it, 1915. A print from Le Pays de France, 12 August 1915

Le Chant du Depart, song sheet, Franco-Prussian war, 1870-1871. French patriotic song to inspire the troops as they set out for war. From a private collection

French soldiers opening New Years gift boxes in Dahomey, Africa, 1892. Artist: Henri Meyer
French soldiers opening New Years gift boxes in Dahomey, Africa, 1892. The kingdom of Dahomey (modern Benin) was conquered by French troops from Senegal in 1892-1894

The Right Precedes the Force, French WWI postcard, 1914-1918

OK Sauce - British Condiment - WW2 era
WW2 era - morale booster - Don t worry about me - everythings O.K. - OK Sauce, a fruity brown sauce not dissimilar from HP, was a popular British condiment for the first half of the 20th century

French Flag-Scarf
A young, blonde patriotic Frenchwoman dons a red revolutionary style cap with tricolour rosette & tricolour striped scarf

H. H. Harris, 1940
H.H. Harris, a cartoonist and poster-maker of the time, sketches a serviceman on his tour of the Midlands. Harris toured the country in his caravan, pictured here

A Mound of Aluminium, July 1940
In response to the appeal for aluminium from Lord Beaverbrook, Minister for Aircraft Production, families hand in their spare pots and pans to aid the war effort. 1940

Sleeping in the Shelters, 1940
The Bystander depicts a range of different sleeping arrangements during night-time stays in air-raid shelters. On the top-left (Lansdowne House shelter) women can be seen resting on li-los, rugs

Winston Churchill visiting Bristol 1941
Winston Churchill, as Prime Minister during the Blitz in World War Two, paid many visits to bombed towns to see the damage for himself and hearten the inhabitants

WWII: POSTER, c1940. The British Commonwealth of Nations - Together. Lithograph, c1940

U. S. O. Club operated by the Salvation Army - WWII
U. S. O. Club operated by the Salvation Army - the United Services Organization Inc. a private, non-profit organization that provides morale and recreational services to members of the U.S. military

Courage! On les aura
A morale-boosting message from General Petain at Verdun, urging courage as the war drags on

The Theatre on board HMS Alert, British Arctic Expeditio
Engraving showing the theatre on board HMS Alert during the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876. Plays were staged aboard the ship to keep up morale during the cold, dark winter months

Advertisement, Ministry of Labour Munition Concerts, WW2
Advertisement, Ministry of Labour Munition Concerts, organised by ENSA. circa 1940s

Leaders of Central Powers in field inspection, WW1
King Ludwig III of Bavaria, Kaiser Wilhelm II, Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg and others inspecting part of the German flying corps, photographed by a prisoner. Date: circa 1917

The National Gallerys Wartime Canteen
Volunteers prepare food for their customers at The National Gallery canteen, established during the Second World War in order to raise money for the war effort. 1940

Tatler cover - Gracie Fields
Front cover of The Tatler featuring photograph of Gracie Fields (1898 - 1979), British singer and actress, affectionately known as " Our Gracie" by millions

Y. M. C. A. Canteen in Surrey
Two voluntary workers chat outside the Y.M.C.A. canteen in Pirbright, Surrey. 1940

Laying the Tables at the Gordon Services Club
A volunteer lays the tables at the Gordon Services Club, based at the former Gordon Hospital in London. The Club, established in June 1940 by the Canadian Red Cross

The Gordon Services Club, 1940
Margerie Doutie writing up the menu for the Gordon Services Club, based at the former Gordon Hospital in London. The Club, established in June 1940 by the Canadian Red Cross

Harcourt Johnstone with Posters Promoting Export
Harcourt Johnstone, Secretary to the Department of Overseas Trade and vice-Chairman of the Export Council, alongside posters featuring Labour Minister Ernest Bevin

Frank Pick, 1940
Frank Pick, wartime Director-General of the Ministry of Information, formerly vice-chairman of London Transport. 1940

Lord Carnarvon, 1940
Lord Carnarvon, a well-known racehorse owner, was made adjutant of a cavalry training regiment during the Second World War. 1940

Lunchtime on Tower Hill
The front cover of The Bystander magazine features two lorry drivers in Tower Hill, London enjoying a Brigade of the Guards band performance on their lunch-break. 1940

George Allison on River Patrol
George Allison, manager of Arsenal Football Club, carrying out a river patrol for the Home Guard. Note that he wears the armband of the LDV (Local Defence Volunteers)

Hugh Dalton, 1940
Hugh Dalton (later Lord Dalton), then Minister for Economic Warfare. 1940

Canteen in Blandford
The inside of a canteen in Blandford, Dorset, where women volunteers are dishing out food and tea to the troops. 1940

The Home Guard Protecting the Thames
Two members of the Home Guard chat to Colonel Burnell on a pleasure boat, now converted into a Thames patrol boat. Note that the men are wearing LDV armbands

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"Morale: The Unbreakable Spirit That Ignites Nations" In times of great turmoil, the power becomes an unwavering force that can shape history. From the iconic World War II poster declaring "We shall not flag nor fail, " to Winston Churchill's resolute speeches, it is evident that a nation's spirit can triumph over adversity. Propaganda posters adorned walls, carrying Prime Minister's statements urging citizens to stand united and strong. Archie Andrews, Peter Brough, and Vera Lynn took center stage with their performances, lifting hearts and inspiring hope amidst chaos. Even in everyday life during 1935, a female typist or maid played her part by diligently supporting the war effort behind the scenes. Air raid drills at Windmill Theatre became routine as Londoners found solace in preparedness. The Second World War brought forth another powerful symbol of resilience - a Christmas pudding shared among soldiers in trenches. It served as a reminder that even amidst darkness and despair, camaraderie could bring warmth to their souls. History tells tales of Lord Methuen rallying his broken forces at Tweebosch in 1902; Charles Mills Sheldon immortalized this moment through artistry. Similarly, brave pipers playing Highland regiments to victory showcased how music uplifted spirits on battlefields during 1917. Villagers huddled around wireless radios for news updates during uncertain times while King George V stood shoulder-to-shoulder with RAF officers on the Western Front during WWI – these images depict unity and determination against all odds. A patriotic scarf draped across shoulders represented Belgium's indomitable spirit amid occupation—a visual testament to resilience against oppression. Through these glimpses into history’s defining moments, one thing remains clear: morale has always been the driving force behind nations' ability to endure hardships and emerge stronger than ever before.