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Description: | Y.189
whole: MODEL
design: narrow vertical panel at centre of poster dividing the text into two separate sections. The panel is embellished with the flags of
the Allied Powers flying from an ornate red and white striped flagstaff which is topped by a crown and heraldic lion. From top to bottom
the flags are those of Serbia, Russia, France, Belgium, Britain, India, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Japan, Montenegro,
Italy, Portugal, Rumania and the United States. Each flag is flanked by sections of text, the theme of the statements being linked to the
nationality of the flag. Thus the statements to the left of the centre panel emphasise the aggressiveness and immorality of the Central
Powers and refer to specific and undeniable enemy outrages. The text to the right of the panel illustrates the honour, loyalty, morality
and justice of the Allied Powers
text: "A REMINDER" (upper edge, above design) & "If the War had been forced upon Germany, would she have declined the invitation to a
conference in July, 1914? Would she continually resort to crime against civilians as a means to victory? The invasion of Belgium and the
sinking of the Lusitania are typical. It is important for the lasting peace of the world that the beginnings of the War should be
remembered" (in 6 lines in rectangular panel at base of design) | Publisher: | http://www.iwm.org.uk | Subjects: | British Home Front & British anti-Central Powers Propaganda & (after) 6/4/1917 propaganda | Source: | Imperial War Museum | Identifier: | http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/o... | Go to resource |
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