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WWI Poster, Why more men are needed
Why more men are needed. Parliamentary Recruiting Committee poster with a quotation from the Prime Ministers speech at the Guildhall (9 November 1914) saying: It is going to be a long drawn-out struggle. Date: 1915
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Why More Men Are Needed: A Call to Arms in the Long Drawn-Out Struggle of World War I This powerful and evocative poster, produced by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee in 1915, underscores the urgent need for more men to join the British armed forces during the early stages of World War I. The image features a determined and resolute figure of a soldier, gazing intently into the distance, with the caption "Why More Men Are Needed." This call to action is accompanied by a quotation from Prime Minister H.H. Asquith's speech at the Guildhall on 9 November 1914, in which he declared, "It is going to be a long drawn-out struggle." The poster's design is simple yet impactful, with bold typography and a striking image that conveys the gravity and importance of the situation. The use of the Prime Minister's words adds an authoritative and persuasive tone, emphasizing the need for every able-bodied man to answer the call to duty. At the time, the war was still in its infancy, and the full extent of the conflict's duration and devastation was yet to be realized. The British government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Asquith, recognized the need to mobilize the country's resources and manpower to meet the challenges of the war. This poster is a testament to the government's efforts to rally public support and encourage enlistment. The poster's historical significance lies in its role as a powerful propaganda tool during a critical moment in world history. Its message resonated with the British people, who responded in droves to the call to arms. By the end of the war, over 7 million men had served in the British armed forces, and over 700,000 had lost their lives. This poster is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War and the enduring power of rhetoric and persuasion in times of crisis.
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