Poster Print : WWI Poster, Why more men are needed
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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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Media ID 14185487
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Onslow Auctions Limited
Committee Drawn Guildhall Join Message Minister Needed Parliamentary Prime Quotation Recruiting Recruitment Rhetoric Speech Struggle
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating WWI Poster prints from Media Storehouse. This particular piece, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, features the evocative "Why more men are needed" Parliamentary Recruiting Committee poster. The design is adorned with a powerful quotation from the Prime Minister's speech at Guildhall on 9 November 1914. Bring a piece of history into your home or office with this authentic and intriguing poster print.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19cm x 30.3cm (7.5" x 11.9")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
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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