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Description: | Concept: empire / commonwealth, civilian morale, propaganda, military personnel, military vehicles, military exercises, shipping, seascape, aircraft, weapons, artillery, women / womens work, munitions / manufacture, civilian personnel, politicians, royalty, industry, workers Description: whole: the 15 images occupy the majority. The title is separate and positioned across the top edge, in black. The text is separate and located in the upper centre, held within a narrow black border, and beneath each image as a caption, in black. All set against a white background. image: a series of photographs illustrating different aspects of the Allied war effort, including depictions of military vehicles, military personnel and civilian war workers. text: M.50033-H.3077-D.4435-750-17.5.40. THE WAR TOLD FOR YOU IN PICTURES BRITAIN'S WOMEN WAR WORKERS - GUNS FOR BRITAIN'S DEFENCE - AUSTRALIA'S CONTRIBUTION TO EMPIRE EFFORT - INDIAN SOLDIERS IN MIDDLE EAST This young woman's capable hands are busy in a British arms factory. She expresses the spirit behind Britain's war effort - the will to win. The huge flying boat in the water is a Saro Lerwick, one of Britain's latest types. Going to bomb Germany. An R.A.F. pilot, wearing his high altitude equipment, about to set out for Germany. One of the thousands of women workers in Britain's many munition factories. The King inspecting the work of women munition workers in Britain. These anti-aircraft guns are almost ready for Britain's defences. Another important part of Britain's defences are these big guns, ready for any invader. This seaplane on Board [sic] H.M.S. Sussex can be catapulted into the air at a moment's notice. Torpedoes fired from these tubes on board a British warship have sunk many German ships in the past few weeks. These British machine-gunners, seen at exercises in France, are no doubt now in action against the Germans. Besides Britain and Canada, Australia is also making aircraft for the Empire's war effort. These Wirraway aircraft are outside the Australian factory in which they were built. Drivers of the Australian Army Service Corps are lined up in front of their lorries. The man nearest the camera fought at Gallipoli in the last war. Australian troops in the Middle East walking through the narrow streets of Jerusalem. A British destroyer travelling at speed. Warships of this type did wonderful work during the naval battles off Norway in which many German ships were sunk. These Indian soldiers, being welcomed by Mr. Anthony Eden, Britain's new Secretary for War, form part of the great Empire Army now gathered in the Middle East. Picture Sheet No. 9. Issued by Information Office, P.O. Box 384, Salisbury. Object: aircraft, rifle, warship, machine gun, helmet, truck, turban, artillery piece | Subjects: | poster | Source: | Vads | Creator: | Artist: Unknown Publisher/Sponsor: Information Office Associated Person: Eden, Anthony (Sir) Associated Person: George VI, King | Identifier: | http://www.vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=5117... | Go to resource |
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