WW I Propaganda - The Poster War Propaganda - the spreading of ideas, information, or rumor for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person. –A deliberate attempt to influence individuals by leading one to behave “as though his response were his own decision.” In war, it’s used as an instrument for maintaining unity, good will and a common purpose: –Maintaining and boosting the morale of soldiers. –Unifying society at home in support of the war effort.

The following posters are divided into three parts: Propaganda symbols The use of the soldier on the battlefront as a universal propaganda image. The home-front, especially the evolution in the portrayal of women.

Propaganda Symbols Identify and vilify the enemy. Glorify the Allies Portrayal of Women as Victims.

Britain 1917 Artist: David Wilson

USA 1917

One last effort & we will get them. Artist: Unknown France 1917

USA 1918

Sottoscrivete al Prestito Subscribe for the Loan Artist: Giovanni Capranesi Italy 1917

Canada 1918

Liberation Loan France 1918

The use of the soldier on the battlefront Defender of Civilization Heroes One who always does his duty despite hardships.

They Shall Not Pass France 1918

We Will Get Them France 1916

Zeichnet 7. Kriegsanleihe - Wiener Kommerzialbank Translation: Subscribe for the 7th War Loan Alfred Offner Germany

Canada 1917

Offering the Army and Navy Germany 1916

For The Supreme Effort France 1915

USA 1917

THE HOME-FRONT Evolution in the portrayal of women. –Shifted from one of women as victims to a more positive image: As care givers. Factory workers in jobs formerly held by men.

USA 1918

USA 1918

USA 1918

The Frenchwoman in War-Time. Artist: G. Capon - France 1917 Summary: One woman is working in a factory, a second is nursing her child, and another is working in the field. In the background is an outline of Victory. French women made up over 40 percent of the work force during the war. Over two million were recruited into positions in heavy industry.

Four years in the fight. The women of France, we owe them houses of cheer. United War Work Campaign. Artist: Lucien Hector Jonas USA 1918

THE END! Bibliography Ivarone, Mike., Posters From the Great War. Trenches on the Web. Available at Mahovich, Roger N., British Posters of World War I. Fairchild Memorial Gallery Lauinger Library, Georgetown University. Available at Tynski, Gary., Canadian War Poster Collection. McGill University, Available at