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WWI Recruitment Poster (Welsh version)
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WWI Recruitment Poster (Welsh version)
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster (Welsh version), with dramatic red text superimposed on a map of Wales. Date: 1915
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Media ID 14171444
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Committee Dramatic Enlist Join Lettering Parliamentary Patriotic Patriotism Recruiting Recruitment Superimposed Version
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This powerful and evocative WWI recruitment poster, created by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee in 1915, features a dramatic red text superimposed on a map of Wales. The map, adorned with intricate detail, highlights the various counties and regions of Wales, emphasizing the call to arms for its citizens. The bold and assertive lettering, written in both English and Welsh, reads "Join the Army - Your Country Needs You!" and "Yr Ychydig Ychwylch Yn Yr Armech!" respectively. The use of a map of Wales adds a distinctly patriotic and regional appeal to the recruitment campaign, as the Welsh people were encouraged to answer the call to defend their homeland and contribute to the larger cause of the Great War. The red text, with its stark contrast against the green and brown tones of the map, creates a sense of urgency and importance, driving home the message that the war effort required immediate action. This poster, a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during WWI, is an essential piece of historical documentation, showcasing the depth of patriotism and commitment to the war effort that was felt across Wales and the United Kingdom. Its dramatic design and powerful message continue to resonate with viewers, making it a significant and evocative piece of visual history.
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