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Description: | To My People
whole: the image is positioned in the upper left. The title and text are separate and occupy the remainder, in black and
in red, set against a white background.
image: a depiction of a crown.
text: BUCKINGHAM PALACE.
TO MY PEOPLE.
At this grave moment in the struggle between my people and a highly organised enemy who has transgressed the Laws of Nations and changed
the ordinance that binds civilized Europe together, I appeal to you.
I rejoice in my Empire's effort, and I feel pride in the voluntary response from my Subjects all over the world who have sacrificed home,
fortune, and life itself, in order that another may not inherit the free Empire which their ancestors and mine have built.
I ask you to make good these sacrifices.
The end is not in sight. More men and yet more are wanted to keep my Armies in the Field, and through them to secure Victory and enduring
Peace.
In ancient days the darkest moment has ever produced in men of our race the sternest resolve.
I ask you, men of all classes, to come forward voluntarily and take your share in the fight.
In freely responding to my appeal, you will be giving your support to our brothers, who, for long months, have nobly upheld Britain's past
traditions, and the glory of her Arms.
George R.I. | Publisher: | http://www.iwm.org.uk | Subjects: | British Home Front 1914-1918 British Civilian Organisation civilian personnel Recruitment Campaign 1914-1916 British Army 1914-1918 George V UK Home Front recruiting King First World War Royalty WW1 British Home Front | Source: | Imperial War Museum | Creator: | Unknown | Identifier: | http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/o... | Go to resource |
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