First World War posters
Historical Background
Posters published in large numbers by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, probably in 1915, were aimed at the young Englishmen who might be considering joining up for active servuice at the front.
Recruitment was voluntary until 1916 when a law introducing conscription was introduced.
The English soldier holding a bayonet is scanning the horizon to the east, where the major battles took place.
Illustrated colour poster ; Allen (David) & Sons, printers of Harrow, Middlesex and London.
- Origin
London
- Date details
1915
- Size
126 x 142
- Institution
Archives départementales de Seine – Maritime
- Original reference
169 Fi Guerre 14-18 /61
- Period
Late Modern Period
- Thematic
Politic and military links
Location
Rouen – Archives Départementales