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WWI Poster, Come with me, Boys (Welsh version)
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WWI Poster, Come with me, Boys (Welsh version)
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, Come with me Boys (Welsh version). Depicting a smiling soldier in khaki uniform. Date: 1915
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Committee Enlist Join Khaki Language Parliamentary Pipe Recruiting Recruitment Rifle Translation Version
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Come with me, Boys: A Welsh Call to Arms in the Great War This evocative WWI parliamentary recruiting committee poster, titled "Come with me, Boys" in its Welsh version, dates back to 1915. The image depicts a smiling soldier in a khaki uniform, beckoning young men to join the army. The Welsh language translation of the title, "Sama i ni, Brawdion," adds a distinctly local flavor to the call for enlistment. The soldier's relaxed demeanor and friendly expression contrast sharply with the grim realities of war. He wears the standard-issue khaki uniform, complete with a rifle slung over his shoulder and a pipe clenched between his teeth. The soldier's pipe, a common prop in recruitment posters of the era, symbolizes the camaraderie and comforts of military life. The poster's design is simple yet effective. The soldier's image is framed by a green and white border, the colors of the Welsh flag. The text below the image reads, "Ychydig: Arglwyddiad yn yr Ychwedd / Detailed Information at your local Recruiting Office." This encouragement to seek more information underscores the importance of personal connection in the recruitment process. The "Come with me, Boys" poster is a poignant reminder of the human element in the larger narrative of the First World War. It speaks to the desire for adventure, the pull of community, and the hope for a brighter future that motivated countless young men to enlist in the British army. This historical artifact invites us to reflect on the complex emotions and motivations that shaped the experiences of soldiers and civilians alike during wartime.
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