Schutzt die Heimat

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Schutzt die Heimat

Schutzt die Heimat!. Poster shows a village in flames with a large claw-like hand formed out of smoke posed over the buildings. Text encourages people to protect the homeland by signing up for the volunteer corps of Generalkommando Luttwitz or the Eastern Border Protection Corps. Date 1919. Schutzt die Heimat!. Poster shows a village in flames with a large claw-like hand formed out of smoke posed over the buildings. Text encourages people to protect the homeland by signing up for the volunteer corps of Generalkommando Luttwitz or the Eastern Border Protection Corps. Date 1919

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("Protect the Homeland!"): A Stirring Call to Action from the Ashes of War This evocative poster, dated 1919, captures the raw emotion and urgency of the post-World War I era in Germany. The image depicts a village in flames, engulfed by a menacing, claw-like hand formed from the smoke rising above the destruction. The hand's ominous presence serves as a stark reminder of the devastation wrought by the conflict and the ongoing threats to the homeland. The text of the poster, written in bold, black letters, urges the German people to take action and "Schutzt die Heimat!" ("Protect the Homeland!"). The call to action is accompanied by two organizations listed below: Generalkommando Luttwitz and the Eastern Border Protection Corps. These volunteer corps were formed in response to the political instability and security concerns that followed the end of the war. The poster's powerful imagery and impassioned message would have resonated deeply with the German population, many of whom were still reeling from the trauma of the war and the uncertainty of the post-war period. The use of fear and the promise of protection would have been effective in rallying support for these volunteer corps and encouraging people to take a stand to defend their homeland. This poster is a poignant reminder of the emotional and psychological impact of war and the lengths to which people will go to protect their homes and communities. It stands as a testament to the enduring power of visual communication in shaping public opinion and inspiring action.

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